NAZISH AHMAD D.O
Prescription History 1609187921
Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology in Glendale, AZ
What does Dr. Ahmad prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Ahmad wrote 1,694 Medicare prescriptions for 48 medications. The most prescribed was Eliquis (apixaban), with 241 prescriptions for 62 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. Ahmad prescribes.
Medications 48 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 Arizona prescribers.
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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Ahmad wrote 241 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 3.3 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $744.19 per fill, versus $1,048.21 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
Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Ahmad wrote 108 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 2.7 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $1,013.22 per fill, versus $1,104.34 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
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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Ahmad wrote 98 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $5.47 per fill, versus $3.99 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
Folic acid is the man-made form of folate.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Ahmad wrote 90 prescriptions for Folic Acid, about 2.9 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $6.94 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
Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Ahmad wrote 57 prescriptions for Acyclovir, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $13.30 per fill, versus $14.13 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 by people with sickle cell anemia to reduce the number of painful crises caused by the disease and to reduce the need for blood transfusions.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Ahmad wrote 56 prescriptions for Hydroxyurea, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $24.74 per fill, versus $27.18 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 help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Ahmad wrote 51 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 70% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $14.04 per fill, versus $15.46 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
Enzalutamide is used to treat prostate cancer.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Ahmad wrote 51 prescriptions for Xtandi, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $13,287.56 per fill, versus $13,462.22 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Ahmad wrote 50 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 75% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $4.59 per fill, versus $13.27 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 blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Ahmad wrote 49 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $6.35 per fill, versus $9.10 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 types of cancer (such as mantle cell lymphoma, small lymphocytic lymphoma - SLL, chronic lymphocytic leukemia - CLL).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Ahmad wrote 48 prescriptions for Calquence, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $14,870.92 per fill, versus $13,905.84 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 treat prostate cancer.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Ahmad wrote 44 prescriptions for Abiraterone Acetate, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $1,669.07 per fill, versus $1,575.70 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 certain types of breast cancer (such as hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer) in women after menopause.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Ahmad wrote 42 prescriptions for Letrozole, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $45.13 per fill, versus $24.09 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
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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Ahmad wrote 41 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $17.65 per fill, versus $16.21 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
Cyanocobalamin is a man-made form of vitamin B12 used to treat low levels (deficiency) of this vitamin.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Ahmad wrote 34 prescriptions for Cyanocobalamin Injection, about 2 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $16.94 per fill, versus $14.22 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
Denosumab is used to treat bone problems that may occur in people with multiple myeloma or in people with cancer that has spread to the bones.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Ahmad wrote 34 prescriptions for Xgeva, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $3,209.30 per fill, versus $3,191.74 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Ahmad wrote 29 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 19% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $6.90 per fill, versus $9.85 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
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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Ahmad wrote 27 prescriptions for Dexamethasone, about 81% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $19.05 per fill, versus $12.69 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
Megestrol is used to treat loss of appetite and weight loss in people with AIDS.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Ahmad wrote 27 prescriptions for Megestrol Acetate, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $75.90 per fill, versus $51.06 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 solution is used to supply water and salt (sodium chloride) to the body.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Ahmad wrote 25 prescriptions for Sodium Chloride, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $29.67 per fill, versus $21.09 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Ahmad wrote 24 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about 81% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $8.78 per fill, versus $6.85 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
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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Ahmad wrote 24 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 68% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $5.93 per fill, versus $7.52 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
Darolutamide is used to treat a certain type of prostate cancer.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Ahmad wrote 24 prescriptions for Nubeqa, about 83% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $12,804.30 per fill, versus $12,931.40 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 a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Ahmad wrote 23 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 72% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $12.83 per fill, versus $13.36 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
Leuprolide is used to treat advanced prostate cancer.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Fewer than five Arizona prescribers wrote this medication, so there is no state comparison.
What it is used for
Apalutamide is used to treat men with prostate cancer.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Ahmad wrote 23 prescriptions for Erleada, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $12,758.72 per fill, versus $14,248.96 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 a variety of skin conditions (such as insect bites, poison oak/ivy, eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash, itching of the outer female genitals, anal itching).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Ahmad wrote 23 prescriptions for Hydrocortisone, about 80% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $15.41 per fill, versus $18.10 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 help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Ahmad wrote 22 prescriptions for Morphine Sulfate Er, about 33% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $23.28 per fill, versus $26.59 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Ahmad wrote 21 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 62% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $3.23 per fill, versus $5.15 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Ahmad wrote 18 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 41% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $7.30 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Ahmad wrote 18 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 66% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $11.66 per fill, versus $9.88 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
Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Ahmad wrote 18 prescriptions for Fluconazole, about 70% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $26.05 per fill, versus $32.72 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
Pomalidomide is used to treat certain types of cancers (such as multiple myeloma, Kaposi sarcoma).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Ahmad wrote 18 prescriptions for Pomalyst, about 68% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $24,325.20 per fill, versus $22,403.96 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 anemia (low red blood cell count) in people with long-term serious kidney disease (chronic kidney failure), people receiving zidovudine to treat HIV, and people receiving chemotherapy for some types of cancer (cancer that does
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Ahmad wrote 18 prescriptions for Procrit, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $1,776.30 per fill, versus $2,045.21 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
Palbociclib is used to treat a certain type of breast cancer.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Ahmad wrote 16 prescriptions for Ibrance, about 73% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $14,701.25 per fill, versus $15,678.46 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 severe nausea and vomiting from certain causes (for example, after surgery or cancer treatment).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Ahmad wrote 16 prescriptions for Prochlorperazine Maleate, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $14.89 per fill, versus $15.53 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
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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Ahmad wrote 15 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 24% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $3.50 per fill, versus $5.35 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
This medication is used to treat certain bone marrow disorders (myelofibrosis, polycythemia vera).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Ahmad wrote 15 prescriptions for Jakafi, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $16,628.58 per fill, versus $16,276.96 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
Tamoxifen is used to treat breast cancer.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Ahmad wrote 15 prescriptions for Tamoxifen Citrate, about 42% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $27.18 per fill, versus $25.92 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
This medication is used to treat a certain type of lung cancer (non-small cell lung cancer - NSCLC).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Fewer than five Arizona prescribers wrote this medication, so there is no state comparison.
What it is used for
Nilotinib is used to treat a certain type of blood cancer (chronic myelogenous leukemia-CML).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Ahmad wrote 14 prescriptions for Tasigna, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (15). Medicare paid $18,322.53 per fill, versus $17,845.37 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
Trastuzumab is used to treat certain types of breast, stomach, or esophagus cancer.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Fewer than five Arizona prescribers wrote this medication, so there is no state comparison.
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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Ahmad wrote 14 prescriptions for Venclexta, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $12,194.38 per fill, versus $8,952.12 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 to treat certain cancers (such as chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma, Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Ahmad wrote 13 prescriptions for Imbruvica, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $14,427.60 per fill, versus $15,508.63 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Ahmad wrote 13 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 27% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $2.49 per fill, versus $19.22 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Ahmad wrote 12 prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $2.58 per fill, versus $5.62 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Ahmad wrote 12 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 33% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $4.14 per fill, versus $6.82 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 certain types of cancer (chronic myeloid leukemia-CML, acute lymphoblastic leukemia-ALL).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Ahmad wrote 12 prescriptions for Sprycel, about 78% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (15). Medicare paid $10,376.83 per fill, versus $12,435.80 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. Ahmad’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Ahmad prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Ahmad's most prescribed medications were Eliquis (241), Xarelto (108) and Prednisone (98).
How does Dr. Ahmad's prescribing compare with other Arizona prescribers?
Of the 45 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Ahmad prescribes 12 more often than the typical Arizona prescriber, 10 about as often and 23 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Ahmad 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 Arizona 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.
