NEERAJ VIJ M.D.
Prescription History 1528054921
Hospitalist in Cottonwood, AZ
What does Dr. Vij prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Vij wrote 2,844 Medicare prescriptions for 74 medications. The most prescribed was Levothyroxine Sodium, with 188 prescriptions for 26 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. Vij prescribes.
Medications 74 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 Arizona prescribers.
What it is used for
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 188 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $10.36 per fill, versus $9.85 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 128 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $18.54 per fill, versus $15.37 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 106 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $7.09 per fill, versus $5.35 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 102 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (171). Medicare paid $13.80 per fill, versus $9.86 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 95 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $29.47 per fill, versus $17.96 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 94 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $18.35 per fill, versus $13.27 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
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 90 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $309.58 per fill, versus $1,048.21 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 89 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (90). Medicare paid $9.45 per fill, versus $8.14 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 mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 87 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $32.02 per fill, versus $26.66 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 mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 87 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $71.60 per fill, versus $19.22 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 depression.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 85 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $13.23 per fill, versus $10.26 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 84 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 69% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (121). Medicare paid $10.65 per fill, versus $6.45 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 74 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $8.25 per fill, versus $9.68 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 mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 67 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $16.73 per fill, versus $19.84 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 66 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $8.32 per fill, versus $6.97 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 mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 53 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $19.50 per fill, versus $12.09 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 52 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (120). Medicare paid $12.37 per fill, versus $7.16 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
Simvastatin 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 49 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 78% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $9.97 per fill, versus $8.50 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 48 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 85% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $14.56 per fill, versus $13.34 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 mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 48 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $14.08 per fill, versus $9.99 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 46 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 81% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $15.83 per fill, versus $9.25 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 45 prescriptions for Finasteride, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $15.24 per fill, versus $13.72 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
Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 44 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 81% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $10.92 per fill, versus $12.37 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
Hydroxychloroquine is used to prevent or treat malaria caused by mosquito bites.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 43 prescriptions for Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (94). Medicare paid $25.50 per fill, versus $40.85 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
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 43 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about 73% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $39.38 per fill, versus $31.30 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 40 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $8.24 per fill, versus $10.41 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 37 prescriptions for Baclofen, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $20.83 per fill, versus $19.21 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 mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 35 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $19.23 per fill, versus $24.82 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 34 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 30% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (115). Medicare paid $14.48 per fill, versus $9.93 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 depression.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 34 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 89% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $17.75 per fill, versus $22.33 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
Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 31 prescriptions for Topiramate, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $23.78 per fill, versus $13.26 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 seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 28 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about 62% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $30.74 per fill, versus $39.65 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 28 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $8.07 per fill, versus $4.68 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 28 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 81% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $38.39 per fill, versus $135.66 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 for certain patients who have symptoms of low blood pressure when standing.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 27 prescriptions for Midodrine Hcl, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $87.96 per fill, versus $74.77 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
Solifenacin is used to treat an overactive bladder.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 25 prescriptions for Solifenacin Succinate, about 66% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $14.24 per fill, versus $47.46 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
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 24 prescriptions for Glipizide, about 71% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $13.13 per fill, versus $10.00 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
Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 24 prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $83.00 per fill, versus $36.13 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 24 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 26% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $13.43 per fill, versus $13.58 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 alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 23 prescriptions for Ropinirole Hcl, about 86% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $43.68 per fill, versus $21.51 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 23 prescriptions for Sucralfate, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $22.10 per fill, versus $49.77 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 symptoms of dry mouth due to a certain immune disease (Sjogren's syndrome) or from saliva gland damage due to radiation treatments of the head/neck for cancer.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 22 prescriptions for Pilocarpine Hcl, about 89% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $45.45 per fill, versus $68.52 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 seizure disorders, mental/mood conditions (such as manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 20 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium Er, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $24.96 per fill, versus $60.62 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 19 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 36% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $20.36 per fill, versus $11.79 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 a serious (possibly life-threatening) type of fast heartbeat called sustained ventricular tachycardia.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 18 prescriptions for Sotalol, about 37% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $32.03 per fill, versus $22.68 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 blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 18 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $6.87 per fill, versus $9.10 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
This medication is used to treat certain bladder problems such as the inability to urinate or empty the bladder completely due to certain causes (such as surgery, bladder muscle problems).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 17 prescriptions for Bethanechol Chloride, about 86% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $27.88 per fill, versus $57.27 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 anxiety.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 17 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $16.84 per fill, versus $17.56 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 combination medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 17 prescriptions for Carbidopa-Levodopa, about 24% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $32.24 per fill, versus $33.48 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 depression.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 16 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $14.30 per fill, versus $26.65 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
Pravastatin 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 16 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 35% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $24.79 per fill, versus $13.08 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 bladder problems (overactive bladder, neurogenic detrusor overactivity).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 15 prescriptions for Myrbetriq, about 39% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $247.17 per fill, versus $765.34 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 contains digestive enzymes to help break down and digest fats, starch, and proteins in food.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 14 prescriptions for Creon, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $1,139.56 per fill, versus $2,533.76 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 14 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $19.55 per fill, versus $29.77 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
Finerenone is used by people with type 2 diabetes and kidney disease to lower the risk of dialysis, death from heart disease, heart attacks, and the need to go to the hospital for heart failure.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 14 prescriptions for Kerendia, about 37% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $646.50 per fill, versus $1,084.42 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 or prevent certain urinary tract infections.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 14 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin, about 61% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $24.90 per fill, versus $35.71 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 alone or with other medications to control seizures.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 14 prescriptions for Primidone, about 41% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $30.71 per fill, versus $27.24 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
This medication is used along with a proper diet and exercise to lower cholesterol in people with high levels of cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 13 prescriptions for Colesevelam Hcl, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $18.95 per fill, versus $160.89 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 13 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 42% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $25.97 per fill, versus $19.97 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 13 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Pamoate, about 35% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $11.24 per fill, versus $13.77 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
Metolazone is a "water pill" (diuretic) that increases the amount of urine you make, which causes your body to get rid of excess water.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 13 prescriptions for Metolazone, about 63% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $18.50 per fill, versus $23.03 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
Amiloride is used with other "water pills"/diuretics (such as furosemide, thiazide diuretics like hydrochlorothiazide) to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), heart failure, or extra fluid in the body (edema).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 12 prescriptions for Amiloride Hcl, about 63% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $6.72 per fill, versus $18.52 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
Benztropine is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or involuntary movements due to the side effects of certain psychiatric drugs (antipsychotics such as chlorpromazine/haloperidol).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 12 prescriptions for Benztropine Mesylate, about 21% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $16.54 per fill, versus $13.67 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 mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 12 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 33% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $11.17 per fill, versus $11.30 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 12 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 30% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $11.89 per fill, versus $14.76 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
Insulin lispro is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 12 prescriptions for Insulin Lispro Kwikpen U-100, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $40.87 per fill, versus $183.70 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
Torsemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 12 prescriptions for Torsemide, about 40% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $8.20 per fill, versus $20.15 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
Enoxaparin is used to prevent and treat harmful blood clots.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 11 prescriptions for Enoxaparin Sodium, about 38% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $77.88 per fill, versus $109.59 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 product is used to treat certain types of heart failure.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 11 prescriptions for Entresto, about 21% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $380.18 per fill, versus $1,192.34 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
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 11 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 27% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $24.88 per fill, versus $18.03 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 manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 11 prescriptions for Lithium Carbonate, about 39% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $12.00 per fill, versus $10.12 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
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 11 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 36% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $21.87 per fill, versus $27.57 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 an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 11 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about 42% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $14.86 per fill, versus $16.79 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 diarrhea caused by the common bacteria known as E.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Vij wrote 11 prescriptions for Xifaxan, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $1,698.94 per fill, versus $3,102.90 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. Vij’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Vij prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Vij's most prescribed medications were Levothyroxine Sodium (188), Tamsulosin Hcl (128) and Furosemide (106).
How does Dr. Vij's prescribing compare with other Arizona prescribers?
Of the 74 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Vij prescribes 7 more often than the typical Arizona prescriber, 24 about as often and 43 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Vij 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 Arizona 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.
