SALAH UD DIN SAFI M.D.
Prescription History 1568898591
Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology in Morgantown, WV
What does Dr. Safi prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Safi wrote 573 Medicare prescriptions for 24 medications. The most prescribed was Acyclovir, with 117 prescriptions for 27 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. Safi prescribes.
Medications 24 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 West Virginia prescribers.
What it is used for
Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with West Virginia prescribers
Dr. Safi wrote 117 prescriptions for Acyclovir, about 4.5 times as often as the typical West Virginia prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $12.78 per fill, versus $12.61 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 a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with West Virginia prescribers
Dr. Safi wrote 48 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 1.8 times as often as the typical West Virginia prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $4.79 per fill, versus $4.26 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 alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with West Virginia prescribers
Dr. Safi wrote 34 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about as often as the typical West Virginia prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $7.34 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 cancers (mantle cell lymphoma, marginal zone lymphoma, Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, small lymphocytic lymphoma, follicular lymphoma).
Compared with West Virginia prescribers
Dr. Safi wrote 31 prescriptions for Brukinsa, about 1.5 times as often as the typical West Virginia prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $14,938.50 per fill, versus $13,119.70 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
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 West Virginia prescribers
Dr. Safi wrote 31 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 35% as often as the typical West Virginia prescriber of it (88). Medicare paid $618.66 per fill, versus $821.77 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 certain types of cancer (chronic myeloid leukemia-CML, acute lymphoblastic leukemia-ALL).
Compared with West Virginia prescribers
Dr. Safi wrote 29 prescriptions for Sprycel, about 1.5 times as often as the typical West Virginia prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $12,741.03 per fill, versus $13,291.52 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
Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with West Virginia prescribers
Dr. Safi wrote 26 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about 1.2 times as often as the typical West Virginia prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $17.24 per fill, versus $26.51 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
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 West Virginia prescribers
Dr. Safi wrote 21 prescriptions for Prednisone, about half as often as the typical West Virginia prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $3.69 per fill, versus $3.46 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
This medication is used to treat certain types of cancer (such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia, chronic myeloid leukemia, gastrointestinal stromal tumors, and myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative diseases).
Compared with West Virginia prescribers
Dr. Safi wrote 20 prescriptions for Imatinib Mesylate, about as often as the typical West Virginia prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $598.30 per fill, versus $1,381.82 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
This medication is used to treat severe nausea and vomiting from certain causes (for example, after surgery or cancer treatment).
Compared with West Virginia prescribers
Dr. Safi wrote 20 prescriptions for Prochlorperazine Maleate, about 71% as often as the typical West Virginia prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $19.34 per fill, versus $17.92 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
Lenalidomide is used to treat various types of cancers.
Compared with West Virginia prescribers
Dr. Safi wrote 17 prescriptions for Lenalidomide, about half as often as the typical West Virginia prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $11,072.93 per fill, versus $13,554.10 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
Levofloxacin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with West Virginia prescribers
Dr. Safi wrote 17 prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about 65% as often as the typical West Virginia prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $5.98 per fill, versus $5.33 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
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 West Virginia prescribers
Dr. Safi wrote 16 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 20% as often as the typical West Virginia prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $6.08 per fill, versus $11.53 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with West Virginia prescribers
Dr. Safi wrote 16 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 14% as often as the typical West Virginia prescriber of it (118). Medicare paid $9.93 per fill, versus $11.55 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 West Virginia prescribers
Dr. Safi wrote 16 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 15% as often as the typical West Virginia prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $6.41 per fill, versus $11.05 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 types of cancer (chronic lymphocytic leukemia-CLL, small lymphocytic lymphoma-SLL, acute myeloid leukemia-AML).
Compared with West Virginia prescribers
Dr. Safi wrote 16 prescriptions for Venclexta, about 72% as often as the typical West Virginia prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $3,596.84 per fill, versus $7,757.17 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
Sorafenib is used to treat kidney, liver, and thyroid cancer.
Compared with West Virginia prescribers
Fewer than five West Virginia prescribers wrote this medication, so there is no state comparison.
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 West Virginia prescribers
Dr. Safi wrote 13 prescriptions for Dexamethasone, about half as often as the typical West Virginia prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $3.72 per fill, versus $11.83 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
Lenalidomide is used to treat various types of cancers.
Compared with West Virginia prescribers
Dr. Safi wrote 13 prescriptions for Revlimid, about half as often as the typical West Virginia prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $11,874.85 per fill, versus $16,570.80 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with West Virginia prescribers
Dr. Safi wrote 12 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 15% as often as the typical West Virginia prescriber of it (79). Medicare paid $11.63 per fill, versus $19.04 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
This medication is used to treat certain types of cancer (epithelioid sarcoma or follicular lymphoma).
Compared with West Virginia prescribers
Fewer than five West Virginia prescribers wrote this medication, so there is no state comparison.
What it is used for
Gilteritinib is used to treat acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
Compared with West Virginia prescribers
Fewer than five West Virginia prescribers wrote this medication, so there is no state comparison.
What it is used for
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with West Virginia prescribers
Dr. Safi wrote 11 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 21% as often as the typical West Virginia prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $4.94 per fill, versus $9.50 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
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 West Virginia prescribers
Dr. Safi wrote 11 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 11% as often as the typical West Virginia prescriber of it (97). Medicare paid $0.88 per fill, versus $4.71 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. Safi’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Safi prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Safi's most prescribed medications were Acyclovir (117), Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (48) and Ondansetron Hcl (34).
How does Dr. Safi's prescribing compare with other West Virginia prescribers?
Of the 21 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Safi prescribes 4 more often than the typical West Virginia prescriber, 3 about as often and 14 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Safi 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 West Virginia 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.
