DR. TARIQ AHMAD GHEITH M.D.
Prescription History 1609213909
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in East Lansing, MI
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. TARIQ AHMAD GHEITH M.D., an active Neurology specialist practicing in East Lansing, MI. Our medical registry currently tracks 18 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 2,372 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Lamotrigine, which accounts for 618 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.
| Medication | Prescriptions (2023)Rx (2023) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other MI PrescribersVs. MI Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamotrigine | 618 | $13.99▼ below MI avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Lamotrigine: Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It may also be used to help prevent the extreme mood swings of bipolar disorder in adults. Lamotrigine is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is thought to work by restoring the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. This drug is not approved for use in children younger than 2 years due to an increased risk of side effects (such as infections). A phenyltriazine compound, sodium and calcium channel blocker that is used for the treatment of SEIZURES and BIPOLAR DISORDER. In 2023, this provider wrote 618 Medicare prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 13 times the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (48). Medicare paid an average of $13.99 per fill, versus $17.98 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication. 1,055.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 31,396 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Levetiracetam | 473 | $62.08 | ▲ More than typical |
About Levetiracetam: Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy). Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of drugs known as anticonvulsants. Levetiracetam may decrease the number of seizures you have. A pyrrolidinone and acetamide derivative that is used primarily for the treatment of SEIZURES and some movement disorders, and as a nootropic agent. In 2023, this provider wrote 473 Medicare prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about 10 times the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (46). Medicare paid an average of $62.08 per fill, versus $48.01 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 1,002.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 29,870 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| BriviactBrivaracetam | 364 | $1,446.85▼ below MI avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Briviact: Brivaracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy). In 2023, this provider wrote 364 Medicare prescriptions for Briviact, about 10 times the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $1,446.85 per fill, versus $1,589.10 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication. 380.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 10,897 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| XcopriCenobamate | 276 | $1,214.17▼ below MI avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Xcopri: This medication is used to treat a certain type of seizure disorder (partial onset). Show more ▾ It is not known exactly how it works, but it may affect the action of some nerves that cause seizures. In 2023, this provider wrote 276 Medicare prescriptions for Xcopri, about 5.9 times the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (47). Medicare paid an average of $1,214.17 per fill, versus $1,325.89 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication. 291.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 8,382 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lacosamide | 250 | $109.95▼ below MI avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Lacosamide: Lacosamide is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It is an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It works by reducing the spread of seizure activity in the brain. An acetamide derivative that acts as a blocker of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS. It is used as an anticonvulsant, for adjunctive or monotherapy, in the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES. In 2023, this provider wrote 250 Medicare prescriptions for Lacosamide, about 6.9 times the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (36). Medicare paid an average of $109.95 per fill, versus $267.93 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication. 292.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 8,309 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Aimovig AutoinjectorErenumab-Aooe | 55 | $989.40 | ▲ More than typical |
About Aimovig Autoinjector: This medication is used to help prevent migraine. Show more ▾ This medication may work by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Erenumab belongs to a class of drugs known as monoclonal antibodies. Preventing frequent migraine attacks can help improve your ability to concentrate and do your usual tasks. In 2023, this provider wrote 55 Medicare prescriptions for Aimovig Autoinjector, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (36). Medicare paid an average of $989.40 per fill, versus $859.42 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 69 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,046 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Clonazepam | 52 | $8.29▼ below MI avg | ≈ Typical |
About Clonazepam: Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is also used to treat panic attacks. Clonazepam works by calming your brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines. An anticonvulsant used for several types of seizures, including myotonic or atonic seizures, photosensitive epilepsy, and absence seizures, although tolerance may develop. It is seldom effective in generalized tonic-clonic or partial seizures. The mechanism of action appears to involve the enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID receptor responses. In 2023, this provider wrote 52 Medicare prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (44). Medicare paid an average of $8.29 per fill, versus $8.81 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication. 64 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,904 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Topiramate | 48 | $16.25▼ below MI avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Topiramate: Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy). Show more ▾ This medication is also used to prevent migraine headaches and decrease how often you get them. Topiramate will not treat a migraine headache once it occurs. If you get a migraine headache, treat it as directed by your doctor (such as by taking pain medication, lying down in a dark room). Topiramate is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. A sulfamate-substituted fructose analog that was originally identified as a hypoglycemic agent. It is used for the treatment of EPILEPSY and MIGRAINE DISORDERS, and may also promote weight loss. In 2023, this provider wrote 48 Medicare prescriptions for Topiramate, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $16.25 per fill, versus $19.12 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication. 118 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,540 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Nurtec OdtRimegepant Sulfate | 41 | $1,048.94▼ below MI avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Nurtec Odt: This medication is used to prevent or treat migraine. Show more ▾ Rimegepant may work by changing the amount of a certain natural substance in the brain. It helps to relieve headache, pain, and other migraine symptoms (such as nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light/sound). Prompt treatment helps you return to your normal routine and may decrease your need for other pain medications. In 2023, this provider wrote 41 Medicare prescriptions for Nurtec Odt, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $1,048.94 per fill, versus $1,286.80 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication. 41 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 855 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sumatriptan Succinate | 34 | $8.89▼ below MI avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Sumatriptan Succinate: Sumatriptan is used to treat migraines and cluster headaches. Show more ▾ It helps to relieve pain and other symptoms of migraines/headaches including sensitivity to light or sound, nausea, and vomiting. Prompt treatment allows you to get back to your normal routine and may decrease your need for other pain medications. It does not prevent future migraines/headaches or reduce how often you may get a headache. Sumatriptan belongs to a group of drugs called triptans. It affects a certain natural chemical (serotonin) that constricts blood vessels in the brain. It may also block other pain pathways in the brain. A serotonin agonist that acts selectively at 5HT1 receptors. It is used in the treatment of MIGRAINE DISORDERS. In 2023, this provider wrote 34 Medicare prescriptions for Sumatriptan Succinate, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $8.89 per fill, versus $38.65 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication. 34 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 800 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Oxcarbazepine | 28 | $43.55▼ below MI avg | ≈ Typical |
About Oxcarbazepine: Oxcarbazepine is used alone or with other medications to treat seizure disorders (epilepsy). Show more ▾ A carbamazepine derivative that acts as a voltage-gated sodium channel blocker. It is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES with or without secondary generalization. It is also an inducer of CYTOCHROME P-450 CYP3A4. In 2023, this provider wrote 28 Medicare prescriptions for Oxcarbazepine, about 78% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (36). Medicare paid an average of $43.55 per fill, versus $60.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication. 60 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,778 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 24 | $30.17 | ≈ Typical |
About Amitriptyline Hcl: This medication is used to treat mental/mood problems such as depression. Show more ▾ It may help improve mood and feelings of well-being, relieve anxiety and tension, help you sleep better, and increase your energy level. This medication belongs to a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. It works by affecting the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters such as serotonin) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $30.17 per fill, versus $22.84 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 43 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,290 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| NayzilamMidazolam | 23 | $668.46▼ below MI avg | ≈ Typical |
About Nayzilam: This medication is used by people with epilepsy to treat a certain type of serious seizure that doesn't stop (seizure clusters). Show more ▾ Midazolam belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines. It may work by increasing the effect of a certain substance in your body (GABA), which helps calm the brain and nerves. A short-acting hypnotic-sedative drug with anxiolytic and amnestic properties. It is used in dentistry, cardiac surgery, endoscopic procedures, as preanesthetic medication, and as an adjunct to local anesthesia. The short duration and cardiorespiratory stability makes it useful in poor-risk, elderly, and cardiac patients. It is water-soluble at pH less than 4 and lipid-soluble at physiological pH. In 2023, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Nayzilam, about the same volume as the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $668.46 per fill, versus $1,130.51 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 210 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Carbamazepine ErCarbamazepine | 21 | $230.23 | ≈ Typical |
About Carbamazepine Er: Carbamazepine is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or anti-epileptic drug. It is also used to relieve certain types of nerve pain (such as trigeminal neuralgia). This medication works by reducing the spread of seizure activity in the brain and restoring the normal balance of nerve activity. A dibenzazepine that acts as a sodium channel blocker. It is used as an anticonvulsant for the treatment of grand mal and psychomotor or focal SEIZURES. It may also be used in the management of BIPOLAR DISORDER, and has analgesic properties. In 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Carbamazepine Er, about the same volume as the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $230.23 per fill, versus $162.25 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 37 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,110 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| AptiomEslicarbazepine Acetate | 19 | $1,679.86 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Aptiom: Eslicarbazepine is used alone or with other medications to treat a certain type of seizure disorder (focal seizures). Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of drugs known as anticonvulsants. Eslicarbazepine may reduce the number of seizures you have. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Aptiom, about 73% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $1,679.86 per fill, versus $1,584.56 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 552 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Divalproex Sodium | 16 | $67.00 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Divalproex Sodium: This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches. Show more ▾ It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about a third of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (44). Medicare paid an average of $67.00 per fill, versus $44.45 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 36 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,057 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Levetiracetam ErLevetiracetam | 16 | $90.34▼ below MI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Levetiracetam Er: Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy). Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of drugs known as anticonvulsants. Levetiracetam may decrease the number of seizures you have. A pyrrolidinone and acetamide derivative that is used primarily for the treatment of SEIZURES and some movement disorders, and as a nootropic agent. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Levetiracetam Er, about 64% of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $90.34 per fill, versus $132.92 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 720 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| VimpatLacosamide | 14 | $922.53▼ below MI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Vimpat: Lacosamide is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It is an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It works by reducing the spread of seizure activity in the brain. An acetamide derivative that acts as a blocker of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS. It is used as an anticonvulsant, for adjunctive or monotherapy, in the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Vimpat, about a third of the volume of the typical Michigan prescriber of this medication (36). Medicare paid an average of $922.53 per fill, versus $1,096.36 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MI average for this medication. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 478 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. TARIQ AHMAD GHEITH M.D. is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2023, the most recent federal release. Figures cover prescriptions filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries only; prescriptions under private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay plans are not included. Because prescribing decisions are generally consistent across coverage types, this record offers a useful view of the overall Neurology prescribing approach at this East Lansing, MI practice.
Reading the costs. Drug costs are gross amounts paid to pharmacies under Part D, including both plan and beneficiary payments. They are not the price a patient pays at the pharmacy counter. Medications with fewer than 11 claims are excluded from the federal source data, and state comparisons use the average volume among MI prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
