NIKHIL PATEL
Prescription History 1629633748
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Wilmington, NC
What does Nikhil Patel prescribe?
In 2024, Nikhil Patel wrote 29 Medicare prescriptions for 2 medications. The most prescribed was Metoprolol Succinate, with 17 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 Nikhil Patel prescribes.
Medications 2 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Nikhil Patel wrote 17 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 16% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $20.39 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
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
Nikhil Patel wrote 12 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 23% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $9.12 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.
Questions about Nikhil Patel’s prescriptions
What does Nikhil Patel prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Nikhil Patel's most prescribed medications were Metoprolol Succinate (17) and Ezetimibe (12).
How does Nikhil Patel's prescribing compare with other North Carolina prescribers?
Of the 2 medications with a state comparison, Nikhil Patel prescribes 2 less often than the typical North Carolina prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Nikhil Patel 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.
