DR. AMANDEEP SALHOTRA MD
Prescription History 1659539021
Internal Medicine - Hematology in Duarte, CA
What does Dr. Salhotra prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Salhotra wrote 741 Medicare prescriptions for 33 medications. The most prescribed was Rezurock (belumosudil mesylate), with 73 prescriptions for 12 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. Salhotra prescribes.
Medications 33 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 California prescribers.
What it is used for
Belumosudil is used to treat a certain problem that may occur after a stem cell transplant (chronic graft-versus-host disease).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Salhotra wrote 73 prescriptions for Rezurock, about 3.1 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $22,520.82 per fill, versus $24,102.50 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 bone marrow disorders (myelofibrosis, polycythemia vera).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Salhotra wrote 65 prescriptions for Jakafi, about 2.3 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $12,534.75 per fill, versus $15,437.07 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
Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Salhotra wrote 63 prescriptions for Acyclovir, about 2.5 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $11.98 per fill, versus $18.27 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
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 California prescribers
Dr. Salhotra wrote 41 prescriptions for Prednisone, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $6.26 per fill, versus $5.64 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 California prescribers
Dr. Salhotra wrote 35 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 1.4 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $4.78 per fill, versus $4.62 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
Ponatinib is used to treat certain types of blood cancer (chronic myelogenous leukemia-CML, acute lymphoblastic leukemia-ALL).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Salhotra wrote 29 prescriptions for Iclusig, about 1.6 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $16,750.34 per fill, versus $20,486.20 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
Posaconazole is used to prevent certain fungal infections in patients who have severely weakened immune systems (such as patients who have had chemotherapy).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Salhotra wrote 27 prescriptions for Posaconazole, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $810.86 per fill, versus $932.54 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 form of tacrolimus is used on the skin to treat a skin condition called eczema (atopic dermatitis) in patients who have not responded well to (or should not use) other eczema medications.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Salhotra wrote 25 prescriptions for Tacrolimus, about 66% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $54.16 per fill, versus $133.78 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
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 California prescribers
Dr. Salhotra wrote 22 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 11% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (202). Medicare paid $2.49 per fill, versus $10.47 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
Dexamethasone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood/hormone disorders, allergic reactions, skin diseases, eye problems, breathing problems, bowel disorders, cancer, and immune system disorders.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Salhotra wrote 22 prescriptions for Dexamethasone, about 63% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $34.73 per fill, versus $13.93 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
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Salhotra wrote 22 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $5.66 per fill, versus $6.52 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
Atovaquone is used to prevent or treat a serious lung infection called Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Salhotra wrote 21 prescriptions for Atovaquone, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $339.91 per fill, versus $439.38 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 California prescribers
Dr. Salhotra wrote 21 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 24% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $11.58 per fill, versus $14.23 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Salhotra wrote 19 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 74% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $14.59 per fill, versus $9.18 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 by people with sickle cell anemia to reduce the number of painful crises caused by the disease and to reduce the need for blood transfusions.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Salhotra wrote 19 prescriptions for Hydroxyurea, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $10.55 per fill, versus $28.53 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Salhotra wrote 17 prescriptions for Entecavir, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $499.92 per fill, versus $171.02 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 used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Salhotra wrote 17 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 39% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $19.90 per fill, versus $16.05 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 help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Salhotra wrote 16 prescriptions for Fentanyl, about 62% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $114.72 per fill, versus $128.42 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Salhotra wrote 16 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 25% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $10.82 per fill, versus $13.87 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
Clotrimazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and other fungal skin infections (candidiasis).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Salhotra wrote 15 prescriptions for Clotrimazole, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $54.67 per fill, versus $22.98 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
Sirolimus is used with other medications to prevent rejection of a kidney transplant.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Salhotra wrote 14 prescriptions for Sirolimus, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $227.61 per fill, versus $392.76 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
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 California prescribers
Dr. Salhotra wrote 14 prescriptions for Vascepa, about 17% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $300.11 per fill, versus $410.11 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Salhotra wrote 13 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 34% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $3.16 per fill, versus $4.49 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
This medication is used along with regular tooth brushing/flossing to treat gingivitis, a gum disease that causes red, swollen, and easily bleeding gums.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Salhotra wrote 13 prescriptions for Chlorhexidine Gluconate, about 32% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $4.40 per fill, versus $8.17 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 medication is used to treat certain serious fungal infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Salhotra wrote 12 prescriptions for Cresemba, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $8,607.59 per fill, versus $6,147.83 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Salhotra wrote 12 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 10% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (121). Medicare paid $13.06 per fill, versus $10.35 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Salhotra wrote 12 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 27% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $5.52 per fill, versus $6.02 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
Cefuroxime is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Salhotra wrote 11 prescriptions for Cefuroxime, about 41% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $15.91 per fill, versus $14.24 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
Levofloxacin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Salhotra wrote 11 prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about 40% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $2.40 per fill, versus $5.11 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
Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Salhotra wrote 11 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about 34% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $4.65 per fill, versus $7.89 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 California prescribers
Dr. Salhotra wrote 11 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 29% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $9.29 per fill, versus $13.25 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 California prescribers
Dr. Salhotra wrote 11 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 13% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $12.88 per fill, versus $15.02 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Salhotra wrote 11 prescriptions for Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid, about 41% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $1.77 per fill, versus $9.76 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. Salhotra’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Salhotra prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Salhotra's most prescribed medications were Rezurock (73), Jakafi (65) and Acyclovir (63).
How does Dr. Salhotra's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 33 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Salhotra prescribes 5 more often than the typical California prescriber, 3 about as often and 25 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Salhotra 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 California 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.
