SABAHAT K. IQBAL MD
Prescription History 1508814021
Hospitalist in Hutchinson, MN
What does Dr. Iqbal prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Iqbal wrote 244 Medicare prescriptions for 14 medications. The most prescribed was Pantoprazole Sodium, with 31 prescriptions for 31 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Dr. Iqbal prescribes.
Medications 14 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other Minnesota prescribers.
What it is used for
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Iqbal wrote 31 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $4.16 per fill, versus $15.09 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Iqbal wrote 30 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 28% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (107). Medicare paid $6.27 per fill, versus $17.32 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Iqbal wrote 25 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 34% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $2.24 per fill, versus $6.10 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Iqbal wrote 24 prescriptions for Prednisone, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $1.23 per fill, versus $5.06 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Iqbal wrote 15 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 68% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $6.34 per fill, versus $9.24 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Iqbal wrote 15 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 8% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (177). Medicare paid $3.25 per fill, versus $13.32 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Iqbal wrote 15 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 34% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $2.21 per fill, versus $11.00 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Iqbal wrote 15 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $4.79 per fill, versus $17.02 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat and prevent ulcers in the intestines.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Iqbal wrote 14 prescriptions for Sucralfate, about 63% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $12.17 per fill, versus $52.95 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as recurrent ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Iqbal wrote 13 prescriptions for Amiodarone Hcl, about 39% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $10.25 per fill, versus $23.74 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Cefdinir is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Iqbal wrote 12 prescriptions for Cefdinir, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $3.15 per fill, versus $13.86 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Iqbal wrote 12 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 9% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (135). Medicare paid $7.84 per fill, versus $13.23 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Iqbal wrote 12 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 10% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $2.08 per fill, versus $9.39 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Iqbal wrote 11 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 25% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $3.59 per fill, versus $10.39 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dr. Iqbal’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Iqbal prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Iqbal's most prescribed medications were Pantoprazole Sodium (31), Metoprolol Succinate (30) and Furosemide (25).
How does Dr. Iqbal's prescribing compare with other Minnesota prescribers?
Of the 14 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Iqbal prescribes 14 less often than the typical Minnesota prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Iqbal prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the Minnesota prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
