DR. MANISH ARORA MD
Prescription History 1669500708
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Decatur, AL
What does Dr. Arora prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Arora wrote 1,675 Medicare prescriptions for 28 medications. The most prescribed was Omeprazole, with 463 prescriptions for 282 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. Arora prescribes.
Medications 28 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 Alabama prescribers.
What it is used for
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Arora wrote 463 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 3.8 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (122). Medicare paid $14.75 per fill, versus $15.06 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 and prevent ulcers in the intestines.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Arora wrote 176 prescriptions for Sucralfate, about 4.1 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $47.26 per fill, versus $45.35 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Arora wrote 141 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (128). Medicare paid $9.18 per fill, versus $12.19 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Arora wrote 104 prescriptions for Linzess, about 2.6 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $837.74 per fill, versus $798.43 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
Sodium/potassium/magnesium sulfate solution is used to clean out the intestines before a certain bowel exam procedure (colonoscopy).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Arora wrote 82 prescriptions for Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf, about 69% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (118). Medicare paid $67.39 per fill, versus $62.83 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
PEG (polyethylene glycol) with electrolyte is used to clean out the intestines before certain bowel exam procedures such as colonoscopy or barium enema X-rays.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Arora wrote 66 prescriptions for Peg-3350 And Electrolytes, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $17.55 per fill, versus $16.52 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
This medication is a laxative used to treat constipation.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Arora wrote 63 prescriptions for Constulose, about 3.3 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $48.17 per fill, versus $25.23 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
PEG (polyethylene glycol) with electrolyte is used to clean out the intestines before certain bowel exam procedures such as colonoscopy or barium enema X-rays.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Arora wrote 56 prescriptions for Gavilyte-G, about 88% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $17.35 per fill, versus $16.25 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as insect bites, poison oak/ivy, eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash, itching of the outer female genitals, anal itching).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Arora wrote 46 prescriptions for Hydrocortisone, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $12.90 per fill, versus $18.19 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 minor pain, itching, swelling, and discomfort caused by hemorrhoids and other problems of the anal area (such as anal fissures, itching).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Arora wrote 46 prescriptions for Procto-Med Hc, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $21.16 per fill, versus $18.36 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
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Arora wrote 43 prescriptions for Famotidine, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $18.47 per fill, versus $15.24 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
Balsalazide is used to treat a certain bowel disease (ulcerative colitis).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Arora wrote 41 prescriptions for Balsalazide Disodium, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $113.43 per fill, versus $131.55 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 laxative used to treat constipation.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Arora wrote 40 prescriptions for Lactulose, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $37.23 per fill, versus $33.57 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 Alabama prescribers
Dr. Arora wrote 35 prescriptions for Trulance, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $726.81 per fill, versus $806.88 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 certain bowel disease (ulcerative colitis).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Arora wrote 34 prescriptions for Mesalamine, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $455.15 per fill, versus $476.76 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
Metronidazole is an antibiotic that is used to treat a wide variety of infections.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Arora wrote 25 prescriptions for Metronidazole, about as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $9.07 per fill, versus $29.29 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
Ursodiol is used to dissolve certain types of gallstones, to prevent gallstones from forming in obese patients who are losing weight rapidly, and to treat a certain type of liver disease (primary biliary cholangitis).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Arora wrote 22 prescriptions for Ursodiol, about 81% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $157.65 per fill, versus $209.54 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Arora wrote 21 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 39% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $13.38 per fill, versus $9.26 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
Azathioprine is used to prevent organ rejection in people who have received a kidney transplant.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Arora wrote 19 prescriptions for Azathioprine, about 72% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $79.13 per fill, versus $52.69 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
Nystatin is used to treat fungal skin infections.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Arora wrote 19 prescriptions for Nystatin, about 76% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $21.07 per fill, versus $16.87 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
Dicyclomine is used to treat a certain type of intestinal problem called irritable bowel syndrome.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Arora wrote 18 prescriptions for Dicyclomine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $25.11 per fill, versus $20.28 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
Esomeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Arora wrote 18 prescriptions for Esomeprazole Magnesium, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $42.85 per fill, versus $56.42 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
This medication is used to treat certain conditions of the stomach and intestines.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Arora wrote 18 prescriptions for Metoclopramide Hcl, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $6.77 per fill, versus $7.88 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 high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Arora wrote 17 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $13.13 per fill, versus $17.91 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 diarrhea caused by the common bacteria known as E.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Arora wrote 17 prescriptions for Xifaxan, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $3,130.02 per fill, versus $2,735.40 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
Levofloxacin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Arora wrote 16 prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $2.47 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
This medication is used to treat a certain bowel disease (ulcerative colitis).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Arora wrote 16 prescriptions for Mesalamine Er, about 78% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $250.48 per fill, versus $220.33 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 types of constipation (chronic idiopathic constipation, irritable bowel syndrome with constipation).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Arora wrote 13 prescriptions for Lubiprostone, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $130.74 per fill, versus $106.43 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. Arora’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Arora prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Arora's most prescribed medications were Omeprazole (463), Sucralfate (176) and Pantoprazole Sodium (141).
How does Dr. Arora's prescribing compare with other Alabama prescribers?
Of the 28 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Arora prescribes 11 more often than the typical Alabama prescriber, 6 about as often and 11 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Arora 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 Alabama 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.
