DR. ZARMEENA ALI MD
Prescription History 1538137708
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Opelika, AL
What does Dr. Ali prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Ali wrote 5,504 Medicare prescriptions for 79 medications. The most prescribed was Methotrexate (methotrexate sodium), with 559 prescriptions for 125 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. Ali prescribes.
Medications 79 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 Alabama prescribers.
What it is used for
Methotrexate is used to treat certain types of cancer (such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma), severe psoriasis that has not responded to other treatments, or rheumatoid arthritis.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 559 prescriptions for Methotrexate, about 5.4 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (103). Medicare paid $22.46 per fill, versus $27.55 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 Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 474 prescriptions for Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate, about 4.9 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $54.63 per fill, versus $53.95 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 pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 435 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 5.1 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $31.09 per fill, versus $26.32 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 340 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (180). Medicare paid $8.36 per fill, versus $13.05 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 Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 316 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 4.2 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $24.07 per fill, versus $24.31 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 Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 250 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 4.3 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $6.68 per fill, versus $4.18 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 muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 193 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (89). Medicare paid $14.30 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 181 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $4.00 per fill, versus $7.02 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
Upadacitinib is used to treat certain types of arthritis (such as psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, axial spondyloarthritis, polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis- pJIA).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 168 prescriptions for Rinvoq, about 3.7 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $6,373.19 per fill, versus $6,755.51 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 combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 167 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (169). Medicare paid $13.22 per fill, versus $18.38 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 nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 139 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $28.96 per fill, versus $29.93 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 alone or in combination with an immunosuppressant (such as methotrexate) to treat certain types of arthritis (such as rheumatoid, psoriatic, juvenile idiopathic, and ankylosing spondylitis).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 138 prescriptions for Enbrel Sureclick, about 2.8 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $7,637.07 per fill, versus $7,831.02 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
Adalimumab is used to reduce pain and swelling due to certain types of arthritis (such as rheumatoid, psoriatic, juvenile idiopathic, ankylosing spondylitis).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 138 prescriptions for Humira(Cf) Pen, about 3.1 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $7,231.52 per fill, versus $8,744.42 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 115 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $7.39 per fill, versus $8.47 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 114 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $2.65 per fill, versus $4.96 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 98 prescriptions for Nortriptyline Hcl, about 3.1 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $15.09 per fill, versus $14.63 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 97 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $30.72 per fill, versus $30.15 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 73 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $8.76 per fill, versus $11.49 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 rheumatoid arthritis, a condition in which the body's defense system (immune system) fails to recognize the body as itself and attacks the healthy tissues around the joints.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 68 prescriptions for Leflunomide, about 87% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $102.32 per fill, versus $77.64 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
Tofacitinib is used to treat certain types of arthritis (such as psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 62 prescriptions for Xeljanz Xr, about 2 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $5,931.98 per fill, versus $5,899.67 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 plaque psoriasis and certain types of arthritis (such as arthritis of the spine, psoriatic arthritis, axial spondyloarthritis, enthesitis-related arthritis).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 57 prescriptions for Cosentyx Sensoready (2 Pens), about 2.5 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $7,431.58 per fill, versus $7,881.90 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
Mycophenolate is used in combination with other medications to keep your body from attacking and rejecting your transplanted organ (such as kidney, liver, heart).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 57 prescriptions for Mycophenolate Mofetil, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $93.26 per fill, versus $117.01 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
Sulfasalazine is used to treat a certain type of bowel disease called ulcerative colitis.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 47 prescriptions for Sulfasalazine, about as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $19.31 per fill, versus $25.11 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 46 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 60% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $5.73 per fill, versus $6.42 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
Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasms/pain.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 42 prescriptions for Methocarbamol, about 82% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $8.22 per fill, versus $10.65 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
Folic acid is the man-made form of folate.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 40 prescriptions for Folic Acid, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $6.99 per fill, versus $6.68 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 combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 40 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 30% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (134). Medicare paid $10.27 per fill, versus $25.43 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 prevent or treat gout attacks (flares).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 39 prescriptions for Colchicine, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $120.40 per fill, versus $56.08 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
Ibandronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 38 prescriptions for Ibandronate Sodium, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $50.64 per fill, versus $37.21 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 a certain type of arthritis (psoriatic arthritis).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 37 prescriptions for Otezla, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $4,928.05 per fill, versus $4,671.15 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
This medication is used to treat plaque psoriasis and certain types of arthritis (such as arthritis of the spine, psoriatic arthritis, axial spondyloarthritis, enthesitis-related arthritis).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 36 prescriptions for Cosentyx Unoready Pen, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $8,174.93 per fill, versus $9,642.13 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 used with other medications to treat certain types of lupus.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 35 prescriptions for Benlysta, about 76% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $4,926.03 per fill, versus $4,745.10 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 plaque psoriasis and certain types of arthritis (such as arthritis of the spine, psoriatic arthritis, axial spondyloarthritis, enthesitis-related arthritis).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 34 prescriptions for Cosentyx Sensoready Pen, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $7,293.30 per fill, versus $8,060.12 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
This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 32 prescriptions for Ropinirole Hcl, about 73% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $4.01 per fill, versus $15.40 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 rheumatoid arthritis, a condition in which the body's own defense system (immune system) attacks healthy tissue.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 30 prescriptions for Orencia Clickject, about 83% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $5,676.26 per fill, versus $5,870.37 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 29 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 74% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $25.16 per fill, versus $9.76 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
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 29 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 67% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $7.33 per fill, versus $8.64 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 28 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl-Acetaminophen, about 78% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $11.87 per fill, versus $13.31 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 rheumatoid arthritis, polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (pJIA), or polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 26 prescriptions for Kevzara, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $4,336.05 per fill, versus $4,230.87 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 reduce pain and swelling due to certain inflammatory conditions (such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, plaque psoriasis, polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 24 prescriptions for Cimzia (2 Pack), about as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $5,784.10 per fill, versus $6,609.56 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 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 Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 24 prescriptions for Pilocarpine Hcl, about 67% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $146.69 per fill, versus $72.98 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 plaque psoriasis and certain types of arthritis (psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, axial spondyloarthritis).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 23 prescriptions for Taltz Autoinjector, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $6,928.08 per fill, versus $7,251.08 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 rheumatoid arthritis in adults and in children (such as polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis-PJIA, systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis-SJIA).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 22 prescriptions for Actemra, about 90% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $3,911.17 per fill, versus $3,631.13 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 mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 22 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 23% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $14.31 per fill, versus $19.16 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
This medication is used to treat pain caused by a condition called fibromyalgia that affects the muscles, tendons, ligaments, and supporting tissues.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 22 prescriptions for Savella, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (15). Medicare paid $823.99 per fill, versus $480.27 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
Sulfasalazine is used to treat a certain type of bowel disease called ulcerative colitis.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 22 prescriptions for Sulfasalazine Dr, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $28.02 per fill, versus $35.84 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
This medication is used alone or in combination with an immunosuppressant (such as methotrexate) to treat certain types of arthritis (such as rheumatoid, psoriatic, juvenile idiopathic, and ankylosing spondylitis).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 21 prescriptions for Enbrel Mini, about 89% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $7,466.46 per fill, versus $7,972.54 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 skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, allergies, and rash.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 21 prescriptions for Mometasone Furoate, about 60% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $12.87 per fill, versus $58.47 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 20 prescriptions for Acetaminophen-Codeine, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $8.89 per fill, versus $15.84 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
This medication is used to improve the symptoms of a certain blood flow problem in the legs/arms (intermittent claudication due to occlusive artery disease).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 20 prescriptions for Pentoxifylline, about 68% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $46.66 per fill, versus $32.53 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 plaque psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 20 prescriptions for Tremfya, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $13,542.11 per fill, versus $13,459.76 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
Azathioprine is used to prevent organ rejection in people who have received a kidney transplant.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 19 prescriptions for Azathioprine, about 72% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $36.59 per fill, versus $52.69 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 Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 18 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 10% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (182). Medicare paid $3.51 per fill, versus $6.73 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
Ketoconazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and certain kinds of dandruff.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 18 prescriptions for Ketoconazole, about 33% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $7.19 per fill, versus $21.21 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 rheumatoid arthritis in adults and in children (such as polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis-PJIA, systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis-SJIA).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 17 prescriptions for Actemra Actpen, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $2,910.39 per fill, versus $3,919.27 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 depression.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 17 prescriptions for Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $31.22 per fill, versus $56.88 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 help reduce itching and pain from certain skin conditions (such as scrapes, minor skin irritations, insect bites).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 17 prescriptions for Lidocaine, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $79.62 per fill, versus $111.59 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 medication is used to treat plaque psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 17 prescriptions for Skyrizi Pen, about 88% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $21,831.50 per fill, versus $20,931.27 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 16 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $3.92 per fill, versus $15.83 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 16 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 16% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $15.56 per fill, versus $9.51 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 15 prescriptions for Baclofen, about 28% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $11.05 per fill, versus $15.35 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
Dexamethasone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood/hormone disorders, allergic reactions, skin diseases, eye problems, breathing problems, bowel disorders, cancer, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 15 prescriptions for Dexamethasone, about 38% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $10.69 per fill, versus $9.82 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 15 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 12% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (128). Medicare paid $3.98 per fill, versus $12.19 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 Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 14 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 11% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (122). Medicare paid $30.33 per fill, versus $15.06 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
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 14 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 22% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $7.58 per fill, versus $14.70 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
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 13 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 20% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $9.41 per fill, versus $13.93 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
Indomethacin is used to relieve pain, swelling, and joint stiffness caused by arthritis, gout, bursitis, and tendonitis.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 13 prescriptions for Indomethacin, about 61% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $30.31 per fill, versus $12.53 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 Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 13 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 18% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $11.85 per fill, versus $8.97 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 combination medication is used to treat tension headaches.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 12 prescriptions for Butalbital-Acetaminophen-Caffe, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $8.10 per fill, versus $30.58 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 to treat psoriasis.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 12 prescriptions for Calcipotriene, about 66% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $138.98 per fill, versus $158.61 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, psoriasis, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 12 prescriptions for Clobetasol Propionate, about 24% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $252.51 per fill, versus $58.37 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 12 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 17% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $14.63 per fill, versus $11.50 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 12 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 14% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (88). Medicare paid $2.53 per fill, versus $4.49 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 strengthen the body's natural defense system (immune system) to lower the risk of infection in persons with a weakened immune system.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 12 prescriptions for Octagam, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $18,479.84 per fill, versus $10,896.29 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
Baricitinib is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 12 prescriptions for Olumiant, about 61% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $2,739.99 per fill, versus $2,774.44 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 Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 12 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 31% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $17.63 per fill, versus $24.35 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 11 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 23% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $9.56 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
Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 11 prescriptions for Fluconazole, about 33% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $19.03 per fill, versus $9.40 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 Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 11 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 21% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $4.60 per fill, versus $9.26 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. Ali’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Ali prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Ali's most prescribed medications were Methotrexate (559), Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate (474) and Pregabalin (435).
How does Dr. Ali's prescribing compare with other Alabama prescribers?
Of the 79 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Ali prescribes 26 more often than the typical Alabama prescriber, 14 about as often and 39 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Ali 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 Alabama 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.
