AZAD KALAM MD
Prescription History 1538136346
Internal Medicine in Brooklyn, NY
What does Dr. Kalam prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Kalam wrote 410 Medicare prescriptions for 17 medications. The most prescribed was Diclofenac Sodium Er (diclofenac sodium), with 42 prescriptions.
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. Kalam prescribes.
Medications 17 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 New York prescribers.
What it is used for
See also Warning section.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kalam wrote 42 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium Er, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $75.85 per fill, versus $68.99 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kalam wrote 39 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 40% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $3.03 per fill, versus $10.10 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 mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kalam wrote 38 prescriptions for Doxepin Hcl, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $97.16 per fill, versus $143.95 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kalam wrote 36 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 24% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $4.17 per fill, versus $6.16 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kalam wrote 30 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 31% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (97). Medicare paid $7.45 per fill, versus $14.09 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
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 New York prescribers
Dr. Kalam wrote 28 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 14% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (195). Medicare paid $5.24 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
Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kalam wrote 22 prescriptions for Januvia, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $683.25 per fill, versus $893.24 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
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kalam wrote 21 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 28% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $30.00 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
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kalam wrote 20 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 29% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $6.64 per fill, versus $13.04 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Kalam wrote 20 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 27% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $4.26 per fill, versus $8.04 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Kalam wrote 19 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 17% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (113). Medicare paid $4.91 per fill, versus $9.47 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 variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, allergies, rash).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kalam wrote 18 prescriptions for Fluocinonide, about 39% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $100.43 per fill, versus $68.85 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kalam wrote 18 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 26% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $1.76 per fill, versus $4.36 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Kalam wrote 17 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 30% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $3.86 per fill, versus $9.83 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Kalam wrote 16 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 17% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $1.64 per fill, versus $6.94 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Kalam wrote 15 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 26% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $6.96 per fill, versus $10.86 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kalam wrote 11 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 11% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $2.47 per fill, versus $11.48 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. Kalam’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Kalam prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Kalam's most prescribed medications were Diclofenac Sodium Er (42), Metformin Hcl (39) and Doxepin Hcl (38).
How does Dr. Kalam's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 17 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Kalam prescribes 1 about as often than the typical New York prescriber and 16 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Kalam 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 New York 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.
