AKSHAY PATHAK MD
Prescription History 1639664451
Internal Medicine in Greenville, KY
What does Dr. Pathak prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Pathak wrote 446 Medicare prescriptions for 18 medications. The most prescribed was Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (amoxicillin/potassium clav), with 45 prescriptions for 45 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. Pathak prescribes.
Medications 18 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 Kentucky prescribers.
What it is used for
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Pathak wrote 45 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $5.92 per fill, versus $7.97 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Pathak wrote 44 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 40% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (109). Medicare paid $8.14 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
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 Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Pathak wrote 42 prescriptions for Furosemide, about half as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (97). Medicare paid $2.40 per fill, versus $3.77 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
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Pathak wrote 41 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 77% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $1.47 per fill, versus $3.60 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
Cefdinir is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Pathak wrote 31 prescriptions for Cefdinir, about as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $7.67 per fill, versus $12.09 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Pathak wrote 31 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 26% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (119). Medicare paid $9.33 per fill, versus $11.74 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Pathak wrote 25 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 66% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $3.57 per fill, versus $4.59 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 Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Pathak wrote 25 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 26% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $570.92 per fill, versus $796.07 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
Levofloxacin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Pathak wrote 25 prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about 89% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $3.19 per fill, versus $5.17 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 combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Pathak wrote 21 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 14% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (153). Medicare paid $4.14 per fill, versus $16.68 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 Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Pathak wrote 19 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 17% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (113). Medicare paid $3.08 per fill, versus $7.62 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 Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Pathak wrote 17 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 34% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $7.82 per fill, versus $7.78 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 two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Pathak wrote 15 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 61% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $1.91 per fill, versus $3.86 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
Digoxin is used to treat heart failure, usually along with other medications.
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Pathak wrote 14 prescriptions for Digoxin, about half as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $16.97 per fill, versus $20.24 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 a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Pathak wrote 14 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 41% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $2.97 per fill, versus $9.51 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 treat certain types of heart failure.
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Pathak wrote 13 prescriptions for Entresto, about 22% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $594.80 per fill, versus $942.10 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Pathak wrote 13 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 15% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (89). Medicare paid $2.37 per fill, versus $7.42 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
Metronidazole is an antibiotic that is used to treat a wide variety of infections.
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Pathak wrote 11 prescriptions for Metronidazole, about half as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $4.46 per fill, versus $32.66 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. Pathak’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Pathak prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Pathak's most prescribed medications were Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (45), Pantoprazole Sodium (44) and Furosemide (42).
How does Dr. Pathak's prescribing compare with other Kentucky prescribers?
Of the 18 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Pathak prescribes 1 more often than the typical Kentucky prescriber, 3 about as often and 14 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Pathak 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 Kentucky 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.
