DR. SHAWGI SILVER MD
Prescription History 1548611684
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Saint Louis, MO
What does Dr. Silver prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Silver wrote 220 Medicare prescriptions for 13 medications. The most prescribed was Trazodone Hcl, with 26 prescriptions for 11 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. Silver prescribes.
Medications 13 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 Missouri prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Silver wrote 26 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 28% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $3.96 per fill, versus $7.90 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
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 Missouri prescribers
Dr. Silver wrote 25 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 36% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $23.15 per fill, versus $16.57 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 used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Silver wrote 19 prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about 35% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $18.02 per fill, versus $60.37 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 depression.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Silver wrote 19 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 37% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $22.76 per fill, versus $21.98 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Silver wrote 18 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 26% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $5.66 per fill, versus $9.52 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Silver wrote 17 prescriptions for Risperidone, about 30% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $14.40 per fill, versus $13.52 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Silver wrote 16 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 25% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $10.42 per fill, versus $8.79 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Silver wrote 15 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 18% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $4.28 per fill, versus $7.86 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Silver wrote 14 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 27% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $2.51 per fill, versus $9.54 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Silver wrote 14 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 30% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $29.02 per fill, versus $21.58 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Silver wrote 13 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 18% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $19.42 per fill, versus $21.77 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 depression.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Silver wrote 12 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about 22% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $4.86 per fill, versus $5.80 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 Missouri prescribers
Dr. Silver wrote 12 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 30% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $14.67 per fill, versus $17.74 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. Silver’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Silver prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Silver's most prescribed medications were Trazodone Hcl (26), Quetiapine Fumarate (25) and Aripiprazole (19).
How does Dr. Silver's prescribing compare with other Missouri prescribers?
Of the 13 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Silver prescribes 13 less often than the typical Missouri prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Silver 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 Missouri 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.
