CHANDAN KUMAR DASH MD
Prescription History 1679252183
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Pittsburgh, PA
What does Dr. Dash prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Dash wrote 287 Medicare prescriptions for 14 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 43 prescriptions for 11 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. Dash prescribes.
Medications 14 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 Pennsylvania prescribers.
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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Dash wrote 43 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 20% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (217). Medicare paid $14.05 per fill, versus $12.25 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Dash wrote 42 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 38% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (110). Medicare paid $10.99 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Dash wrote 29 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 19% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (154). Medicare paid $5.41 per fill, versus $6.63 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Dash wrote 23 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 17% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (136). Medicare paid $5.60 per fill, versus $7.55 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Dash wrote 23 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 39% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $15.06 per fill, versus $13.68 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
Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Dash wrote 21 prescriptions for Trulicity, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $963.39 per fill, versus $1,180.94 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Dash wrote 16 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 25% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $11.00 per fill, versus $9.50 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
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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Dash wrote 14 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 20% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $29.99 per fill, versus $32.33 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Dash wrote 14 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 8% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (175). Medicare paid $7.18 per fill, versus $10.98 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Dash wrote 13 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 21% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $597.39 per fill, versus $952.57 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
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Dash wrote 13 prescriptions for Valsartan, about 30% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $44.09 per fill, versus $31.35 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
Vitamin D (ergocalciferol-D2, cholecalciferol-D3, alfacalcidol) is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps your body absorb calcium and phosphorus.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Dash wrote 13 prescriptions for Vitamin D2, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $1.69 per fill, versus $7.30 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
Bumetanide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Dash wrote 12 prescriptions for Bumetanide, about 31% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $36.34 per fill, versus $31.17 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 depression.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Dash wrote 11 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 16% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $5.00 per fill, versus $8.85 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. Dash’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Dash prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Dash's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (43), Omeprazole (42) and Amlodipine Besylate (29).
How does Dr. Dash's prescribing compare with other Pennsylvania prescribers?
Of the 14 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Dash prescribes 14 less often than the typical Pennsylvania prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Dash 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 Pennsylvania 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.
