RAHMA SHEIKH-DAHIR
Prescription History 1609591809
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Minneapolis, MN
What does Rahma Sheikh-Dahir prescribe?
In 2024, Rahma Sheikh-Dahir wrote 243 Medicare prescriptions for 14 medications. The most prescribed was Mirtazapine, with 24 prescriptions.
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 Rahma Sheikh-Dahir prescribes.
Medications 14 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 Minnesota prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Rahma Sheikh-Dahir wrote 24 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $12.36 per fill, versus $20.90 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Rahma Sheikh-Dahir wrote 23 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 36% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $6.72 per fill, versus $11.95 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 Minnesota prescribers
Rahma Sheikh-Dahir wrote 21 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $21.90 per fill, versus $25.72 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Rahma Sheikh-Dahir wrote 21 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $19.25 per fill, versus $21.20 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 Minnesota prescribers
Rahma Sheikh-Dahir wrote 19 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $7.10 per fill, versus $16.27 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Rahma Sheikh-Dahir wrote 18 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $4.71 per fill, versus $14.19 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 schizophrenia, bipolar disorder).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Rahma Sheikh-Dahir wrote 18 prescriptions for Olanzapine, about 32% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $22.31 per fill, versus $32.34 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
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 Minnesota prescribers
Rahma Sheikh-Dahir wrote 18 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 27% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $21.04 per fill, versus $12.12 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
Prazosin is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Rahma Sheikh-Dahir wrote 17 prescriptions for Prazosin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $14.13 per fill, versus $20.65 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Rahma Sheikh-Dahir wrote 15 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 34% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $8.72 per fill, versus $8.26 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Rahma Sheikh-Dahir wrote 15 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 19% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $13.68 per fill, versus $17.84 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 anxiety.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Rahma Sheikh-Dahir wrote 12 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 30% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $2.42 per fill, versus $7.04 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 depression.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Rahma Sheikh-Dahir wrote 11 prescriptions for Nortriptyline Hcl, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $16.85 per fill, versus $17.01 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Rahma Sheikh-Dahir wrote 11 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate Er, about 64% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $9.42 per fill, versus $27.80 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Rahma Sheikh-Dahir’s prescriptions
What does Rahma Sheikh-Dahir prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Rahma Sheikh-Dahir's most prescribed medications were Mirtazapine (24), Trazodone Hcl (23) and Bupropion Xl (21).
How does Rahma Sheikh-Dahir's prescribing compare with other Minnesota prescribers?
Of the 14 medications with a state comparison, Rahma Sheikh-Dahir prescribes 14 less often than the typical Minnesota prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Rahma Sheikh-Dahir 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 Minnesota 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.
