ARUNA BARUA M.D.
Prescription History 1609940121
Internal Medicine in Bronx, NY
What does Dr. Barua prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Barua wrote 1,188 Medicare prescriptions for 38 medications. The most prescribed was Amlodipine Besylate, with 142 prescriptions for 42 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. Barua prescribes.
Medications 38 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 New York prescribers.
What it is used for
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Barua wrote 142 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $2.79 per fill, versus $6.16 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
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 New York prescribers
Dr. Barua wrote 138 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 71% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (195). Medicare paid $8.57 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Barua wrote 102 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $8.02 per fill, versus $11.48 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Barua wrote 60 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 73% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $6.69 per fill, versus $12.77 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Barua wrote 60 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 61% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $3.62 per fill, versus $10.10 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
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 New York prescribers
Dr. Barua wrote 51 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 69% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $33.93 per fill, versus $33.48 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 medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Barua wrote 50 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 40% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (126). Medicare paid $13.00 per fill, versus $14.99 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Barua wrote 49 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 72% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $1.95 per fill, versus $4.36 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Barua wrote 39 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $4.25 per fill, versus $6.94 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Barua wrote 32 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 84% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $9.67 per fill, versus $5.66 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
Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Barua wrote 31 prescriptions for Januvia, about 67% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $1,030.14 per fill, versus $893.24 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Barua wrote 31 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 27% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (113). Medicare paid $7.15 per fill, versus $9.47 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Barua wrote 23 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 24% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (97). Medicare paid $4.02 per fill, versus $14.09 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
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 New York prescribers
Dr. Barua wrote 22 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 35% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $7.12 per fill, versus $12.76 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Barua wrote 22 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 36% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $771.09 per fill, versus $1,011.66 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Barua wrote 22 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 16% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $8.04 per fill, versus $13.15 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Barua wrote 22 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 38% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $6.23 per fill, versus $9.83 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Barua wrote 19 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 32% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $269.60 per fill, versus $169.32 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Barua wrote 19 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 36% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $2.65 per fill, versus $3.65 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Barua wrote 18 prescriptions for Basaglar Kwikpen U-100, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $221.42 per fill, versus $324.48 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Barua wrote 16 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 25% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $903.67 per fill, versus $1,284.03 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Barua wrote 15 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $3.49 per fill, versus $7.82 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
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 New York prescribers
Dr. Barua wrote 15 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 17% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $557.30 per fill, versus $874.81 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 detemir is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Barua wrote 15 prescriptions for Levemir Flexpen, about 79% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $181.55 per fill, versus $201.54 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Barua wrote 15 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 33% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $18.18 per fill, versus $16.11 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Barua wrote 14 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 27% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $4.30 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Barua wrote 14 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 21% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $3.88 per fill, versus $10.95 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 a combination of 2 drugs: empagliflozin and metformin.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Barua wrote 14 prescriptions for Synjardy Xr, about 40% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $964.63 per fill, versus $1,007.82 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
Folic acid is the man-made form of folate.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Barua wrote 13 prescriptions for Folic Acid, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $2.42 per fill, versus $4.40 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
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Barua wrote 13 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 32% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $26.79 per fill, versus $23.72 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
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 New York prescribers
Dr. Barua wrote 12 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 17% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $2.95 per fill, versus $4.82 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Barua wrote 12 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 29% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $12.75 per fill, versus $13.13 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 to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Barua wrote 12 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 19% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $4.23 per fill, versus $8.54 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Barua wrote 12 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 16% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $6.52 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
Enalapril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Barua wrote 11 prescriptions for Enalapril Maleate, about 33% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $11.61 per fill, versus $15.82 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 skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, allergies, and rash.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Barua wrote 11 prescriptions for Mometasone Furoate, about 25% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $65.31 per fill, versus $40.16 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
Torsemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Barua wrote 11 prescriptions for Torsemide, about 26% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $13.35 per fill, versus $15.60 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
Linagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Barua wrote 11 prescriptions for Tradjenta, about 32% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $912.56 per fill, versus $729.82 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. Barua’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Barua prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Barua's most prescribed medications were Amlodipine Besylate (142), Atorvastatin Calcium (138) and Omeprazole (102).
How does Dr. Barua's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 38 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Barua prescribes 4 about as often than the typical New York prescriber and 34 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Barua 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 New York 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.
