DR. SHAUN CHANDRA DESAI MD
Prescription History 1700013521
Otolaryngology - Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery in Hawthorne, NY
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. SHAUN CHANDRA DESAI MD, an active Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery specialist practicing in Hawthorne, NY. Our medical registry currently tracks 1 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 13 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Azelastine Hcl, which accounts for 13 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.
| Medication | Prescriptions (2023)Rx (2023) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other NY PrescribersVs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azelastine Hcl | 13 | $19.25▼ below NY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Azelastine Hcl: This medication is used to relieve nasal symptoms such as runny/itching/stuffy nose, sneezing, and post-nasal drip caused by allergies or other conditions. Show more ▾ Azelastine belongs to a class of drugs known as antihistamines. It works by blocking certain natural substances called histamines that are responsible for nasal symptoms. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Azelastine Hcl, about a quarter of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (48). Medicare paid an average of $19.25 per fill, versus $34.26 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NY average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. SHAUN CHANDRA DESAI MD is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2023, the most recent federal release. Figures cover prescriptions filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries only; prescriptions under private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay plans are not included. Because prescribing decisions are generally consistent across coverage types, this record offers a useful view of the overall Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery prescribing approach at this Hawthorne, NY practice.
Reading the costs. Drug costs are gross amounts paid to pharmacies under Part D, including both plan and beneficiary payments. They are not the price a patient pays at the pharmacy counter. Medications with fewer than 11 claims are excluded from the federal source data, and state comparisons use the average volume among NY prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
