MISS NILIMA PATEL
Prescription History 1699130310
Physician Assistant - Medical in Arlington, VA
What does Nilima Patel prescribe?
In 2024, Nilima Patel wrote 1,613 Medicare prescriptions for 27 medications. The most prescribed was Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (oxycodone hcl/acetaminophen), with 258 prescriptions for 53 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 Nilima Patel prescribes.
Medications 27 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 Virginia prescribers.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Nilima Patel wrote 258 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 4.4 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $26.25 per fill, versus $22.20 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
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Nilima Patel wrote 254 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 4.7 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $20.41 per fill, versus $16.09 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Nilima Patel wrote 237 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 2.7 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (89). Medicare paid $17.19 per fill, versus $13.47 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
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Nilima Patel wrote 121 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $24.08 per fill, versus $18.38 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 used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Nilima Patel wrote 115 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $11.23 per fill, versus $11.75 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 pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Nilima Patel wrote 79 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $36.66 per fill, versus $29.72 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Nilima Patel wrote 75 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 2 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $11.61 per fill, versus $8.00 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 Virginia prescribers
Nilima Patel wrote 67 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $7.25 per fill, versus $7.14 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Nilima Patel wrote 46 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 87% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $1.98 per fill, versus $3.63 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Nilima Patel wrote 45 prescriptions for Baclofen, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $17.02 per fill, versus $18.48 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 Virginia prescribers
Nilima Patel wrote 36 prescriptions for Morphine Sulfate Er, about 78% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $18.99 per fill, versus $32.36 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Nilima Patel wrote 35 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 81% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $30.95 per fill, versus $28.31 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 help reduce itching and pain from certain skin conditions (such as scrapes, minor skin irritations, insect bites).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Nilima Patel wrote 35 prescriptions for Lidocaine, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $75.52 per fill, versus $125.02 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 treat severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Nilima Patel wrote 26 prescriptions for Methadone Hcl, about 80% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $26.67 per fill, versus $21.41 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 Virginia prescribers
Nilima Patel wrote 19 prescriptions for Oxycontin, about 73% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $520.44 per fill, versus $779.67 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 Virginia prescribers
Nilima Patel wrote 18 prescriptions for Hydromorphone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $19.08 per fill, versus $19.29 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
This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Nilima Patel wrote 18 prescriptions for Xtampza Er, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $509.82 per fill, versus $643.09 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 nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Nilima Patel wrote 16 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $20.02 per fill, versus $31.32 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
Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasms/pain.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Nilima Patel wrote 15 prescriptions for Methocarbamol, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $7.74 per fill, versus $10.10 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Nilima Patel wrote 14 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 28% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $32.94 per fill, versus $23.61 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 alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Nilima Patel wrote 14 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $17.60 per fill, versus $23.07 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
This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Nilima Patel wrote 13 prescriptions for Percocet, about as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (14). Medicare paid $5,153.32 per fill, versus $4,040.80 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 Virginia prescribers
Nilima Patel wrote 12 prescriptions for Acetaminophen-Codeine, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $14.25 per fill, versus $14.45 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 Virginia prescribers
Nilima Patel wrote 12 prescriptions for Fentanyl, about 39% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $57.60 per fill, versus $121.49 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
Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Nilima Patel wrote 11 prescriptions for Diazepam, about 39% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $3.15 per fill, versus $6.54 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Nilima Patel wrote 11 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 33% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $1.60 per fill, versus $7.31 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 Virginia prescribers
Nilima Patel wrote 11 prescriptions for Morphine Sulfate, about 39% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $14.46 per fill, versus $26.78 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Nilima Patel’s prescriptions
What does Nilima Patel prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Nilima Patel's most prescribed medications were Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (258), Oxycodone Hcl (254) and Gabapentin (237).
How does Nilima Patel's prescribing compare with other Virginia prescribers?
Of the 27 medications with a state comparison, Nilima Patel prescribes 10 more often than the typical Virginia prescriber, 5 about as often and 12 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Nilima 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 Virginia 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.
