DR. SHER NAZIR BAIG MD
Prescription History 1558899708
Hospitalist in Mansfield, OH
What does Dr. Baig prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Baig wrote 148 Medicare prescriptions for 10 medications. The most prescribed was Amlodipine Besylate, with 22 prescriptions for 22 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. Baig prescribes.
Medications 10 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 Ohio prescribers.
What it is used for
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Baig wrote 22 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 14% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (154). Medicare paid $1.67 per fill, versus $5.34 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
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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Baig wrote 19 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 21% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $2.24 per fill, versus $4.55 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Baig wrote 18 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 20% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $4.52 per fill, versus $13.02 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Baig wrote 15 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $13.80 per fill, versus $11.97 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
Cefdinir is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Baig wrote 14 prescriptions for Cefdinir, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $7.88 per fill, versus $14.14 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Baig wrote 13 prescriptions for Fluticasone-Salmeterol, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $46.64 per fill, versus $134.79 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
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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Baig wrote 13 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 25% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $1.16 per fill, versus $3.48 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Baig wrote 12 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 22% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $3.33 per fill, versus $11.31 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
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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Baig wrote 11 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 14% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $34.56 per fill, versus $26.98 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Baig wrote 11 prescriptions for Symbicort, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $210.22 per fill, versus $310.60 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. Baig’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Baig prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Baig's most prescribed medications were Amlodipine Besylate (22), Furosemide (19) and Pantoprazole Sodium (18).
How does Dr. Baig's prescribing compare with other Ohio prescribers?
Of the 10 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Baig prescribes 10 less often than the typical Ohio prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Baig 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 Ohio 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.
