SHIVESH KUMAR VERMA M.D.
Prescription History 1609238708
Family Medicine in Mint Hill, NC
What does Dr. Verma prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Verma wrote 3,000 Medicare prescriptions for 64 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 379 prescriptions for 128 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. Verma prescribes.
Medications 64 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 North Carolina prescribers.
What it is used for
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Verma wrote 379 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 2.1 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (179). Medicare paid $6.97 per fill, versus $9.41 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Verma wrote 228 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 2.1 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (110). Medicare paid $6.47 per fill, versus $6.57 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Verma wrote 156 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (146). Medicare paid $9.20 per fill, versus $9.86 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Verma wrote 142 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (150). Medicare paid $5.30 per fill, versus $5.92 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Verma wrote 101 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $19.30 per fill, versus $15.37 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Verma wrote 98 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $9.67 per fill, versus $9.16 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Verma wrote 93 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 87% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (107). Medicare paid $14.34 per fill, versus $13.28 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Verma wrote 92 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.2 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $4.70 per fill, versus $4.14 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 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Verma wrote 91 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 1.4 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $7.24 per fill, versus $9.21 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Verma wrote 90 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $4.19 per fill, versus $7.15 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
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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Verma wrote 85 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 1.3 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $23.33 per fill, versus $28.29 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
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Verma wrote 81 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 1.4 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $12.03 per fill, versus $15.33 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Verma wrote 79 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $13.19 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 a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Verma wrote 73 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 67% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $15.03 per fill, versus $12.24 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Verma wrote 61 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 81% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $8.52 per fill, versus $8.65 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Verma wrote 55 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 66% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $11.91 per fill, versus $11.79 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
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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Verma wrote 49 prescriptions for Furosemide, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $3.80 per fill, versus $4.73 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Verma wrote 45 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 82% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $23.73 per fill, versus $14.12 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Verma wrote 45 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 71% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $4.19 per fill, versus $8.42 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Verma wrote 43 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 77% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $1,202.69 per fill, versus $973.00 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
Simvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Verma wrote 42 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 64% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $15.01 per fill, versus $7.76 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Verma wrote 36 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 65% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $8.71 per fill, versus $10.58 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Verma wrote 36 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $129.19 per fill, versus $118.49 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
Rosuvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Verma wrote 36 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 29% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $3.65 per fill, versus $11.22 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
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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Verma wrote 35 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 38% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $831.72 per fill, versus $835.47 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Verma wrote 34 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 79% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $12.23 per fill, versus $8.27 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 a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Verma wrote 33 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $23.42 per fill, versus $17.71 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Verma wrote 31 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $12.51 per fill, versus $8.90 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Verma wrote 29 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 69% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $7.55 per fill, versus $9.06 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 medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Verma wrote 29 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 79% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $8.31 per fill, versus $9.97 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Verma wrote 28 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $16.64 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Verma wrote 27 prescriptions for Naproxen, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $5.15 per fill, versus $11.30 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
Pravastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Verma wrote 27 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $4.84 per fill, versus $12.87 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
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Verma wrote 26 prescriptions for Glipizide, about 82% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $6.23 per fill, versus $8.04 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Verma wrote 26 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 42% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $12.16 per fill, versus $6.24 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Verma wrote 25 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 40% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $12.37 per fill, versus $7.93 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Verma wrote 23 prescriptions for Xarelto, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $1,352.17 per fill, versus $898.41 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
Lovastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Verma wrote 22 prescriptions for Lovastatin, about 78% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $3.56 per fill, versus $9.56 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Verma wrote 22 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 38% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $2.56 per fill, versus $4.21 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Verma wrote 22 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $3.23 per fill, versus $7.79 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, anxiety).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Verma wrote 20 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 36% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $25.23 per fill, versus $21.02 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Verma wrote 18 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 29% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $961.25 per fill, versus $1,259.98 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Verma wrote 16 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $17.44 per fill, versus $17.12 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Verma wrote 16 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 38% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $6.49 per fill, versus $7.65 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
Oxybutynin is used to treat certain bladder and urinary conditions (such as overactive bladder).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Verma wrote 16 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride, about 64% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $21.86 per fill, versus $15.27 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
Pramipexole is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Verma wrote 16 prescriptions for Pramipexole Dihydrochloride, about 63% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $7.89 per fill, versus $15.48 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
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Verma wrote 15 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 40% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $3.36 per fill, versus $12.29 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Verma wrote 14 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 35% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $3.07 per fill, versus $10.01 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
Gemfibrozil is used along with a proper diet to help lower fats (triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Verma wrote 14 prescriptions for Gemfibrozil, about 73% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $17.42 per fill, versus $16.35 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Verma wrote 14 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 35% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $18.78 per fill, versus $12.84 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 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Verma wrote 13 prescriptions for Budesonide-Formoterol Fumarate, about 65% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $153.94 per fill, versus $204.72 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Verma wrote 13 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $5.63 per fill, versus $7.96 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
Clotrimazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and other fungal skin infections (candidiasis).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Verma wrote 13 prescriptions for Clotrimazole, about 70% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $25.14 per fill, versus $17.60 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
Icosapent ethyl is used along with certain other cholesterol medications ("statins" such as atorvastatin, simvastatin) to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and certain types of heart problems that require treatment in a hospital.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Verma wrote 13 prescriptions for Vascepa, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $86.36 per fill, versus $476.03 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Verma wrote 12 prescriptions for Alcohol Prep Pads, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $6.60 per fill, versus $49.14 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 medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Verma wrote 12 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 26% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $37.49 per fill, versus $13.53 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
Calcitriol is a man-made active form of vitamin D.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Verma wrote 12 prescriptions for Calcitriol, about 28% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $20.93 per fill, versus $16.37 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 muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Verma wrote 12 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 24% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $2.27 per fill, versus $10.90 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Verma wrote 11 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 32% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $4.50 per fill, versus $6.75 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
Esomeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Verma wrote 11 prescriptions for Esomeprazole Magnesium, about 35% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $16.59 per fill, versus $34.77 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Verma wrote 11 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 21% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $9.68 per fill, versus $17.30 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Verma wrote 11 prescriptions for Hydrocortisone, about 37% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $7.34 per fill, versus $17.71 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
Meclizine is an antihistamine that is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Verma wrote 11 prescriptions for Meclizine Hcl, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $9.11 per fill, versus $9.40 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 alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Verma wrote 11 prescriptions for Ropinirole Hcl, about 36% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $18.19 per fill, versus $15.56 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. Verma’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Verma prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Verma's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (379), Lisinopril (228) and Levothyroxine Sodium (156).
How does Dr. Verma's prescribing compare with other North Carolina prescribers?
Of the 64 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Verma prescribes 5 more often than the typical North Carolina prescriber, 17 about as often and 42 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Verma 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 North Carolina 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.
