SEEMA J MINHAS M.D.,
Prescription History 1710058821
Family Medicine in Floral Park, NY
What does Dr. Minhas prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Minhas wrote 1,758 Medicare prescriptions for 43 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 265 prescriptions for 68 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. Minhas prescribes.
Medications 43 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 New York 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Minhas wrote 265 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 1.4 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (195). Medicare paid $7.39 per fill, versus $10.41 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Minhas wrote 169 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $4.80 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Minhas wrote 157 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 1.6 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $5.15 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Minhas wrote 85 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 75% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (113). Medicare paid $8.47 per fill, versus $9.47 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Minhas wrote 84 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $5.34 per fill, versus $6.94 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Minhas wrote 69 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 70% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $6.37 per fill, versus $11.48 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 treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Minhas wrote 66 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $3.79 per fill, versus $4.36 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
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 New York prescribers
Dr. Minhas wrote 54 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 73% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $45.30 per fill, versus $33.48 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 a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Minhas wrote 52 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 41% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (126). Medicare paid $15.03 per fill, versus $14.99 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Minhas wrote 49 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $9.24 per fill, versus $12.77 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
Simvastatin 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Minhas wrote 44 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 60% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $12.34 per fill, versus $8.04 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Minhas wrote 41 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 71% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $11.43 per fill, versus $10.86 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
Enalapril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Minhas wrote 35 prescriptions for Enalapril Maleate, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $25.26 per fill, versus $15.82 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
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Minhas wrote 33 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 81% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $19.19 per fill, versus $23.72 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
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Minhas wrote 30 prescriptions for Glipizide Er, about 77% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $10.89 per fill, versus $13.19 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
Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Minhas wrote 29 prescriptions for Januvia, about 62% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $671.53 per fill, versus $893.24 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Minhas wrote 26 prescriptions for Basaglar Kwikpen U-100, about 73% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $392.74 per fill, versus $324.48 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
Glimepiride is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Minhas wrote 26 prescriptions for Glimepiride, about 60% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $3.83 per fill, versus $9.14 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Minhas wrote 25 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 41% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $732.62 per fill, versus $1,011.66 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Minhas wrote 25 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 40% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $948.98 per fill, versus $1,284.03 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Minhas wrote 24 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $7.50 per fill, versus $8.29 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Minhas wrote 24 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $2.47 per fill, versus $3.65 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Minhas wrote 23 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 17% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $17.48 per fill, versus $13.15 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Minhas wrote 22 prescriptions for Valsartan, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $22.65 per fill, versus $26.15 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Minhas wrote 21 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 41% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $4.56 per fill, versus $7.76 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
Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Minhas wrote 21 prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about 70% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $22.85 per fill, versus $18.50 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
Rosuvastatin 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Minhas wrote 21 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 17% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $3.16 per fill, versus $14.37 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Minhas wrote 19 prescriptions for Alcohol Prep Pads, about 37% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $6.07 per fill, versus $19.43 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Minhas wrote 19 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 41% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $14.38 per fill, versus $22.91 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Minhas wrote 17 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 37% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $8.41 per fill, versus $10.29 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 prevent or treat gout attacks (flares).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Minhas wrote 17 prescriptions for Colchicine, about 68% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $73.12 per fill, versus $61.42 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Minhas wrote 17 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 30% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $22.71 per fill, versus $9.83 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
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Minhas wrote 16 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 19% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $747.87 per fill, versus $874.81 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
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Minhas wrote 16 prescriptions for Glipizide, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $12.54 per fill, versus $8.43 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Minhas wrote 15 prescriptions for Easy Touch Alcohol Prep Pads, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $5.69 per fill, versus $3.56 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
Insulin aspart protamine/insulin aspart is used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Minhas wrote 15 prescriptions for Novolog Mix 70-30 Flexpen, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $133.27 per fill, versus $239.77 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Minhas wrote 14 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 20% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $13.47 per fill, versus $13.04 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Minhas wrote 14 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 14% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (97). Medicare paid $8.12 per fill, versus $14.09 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
Diltiazem is used to prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Minhas wrote 13 prescriptions for Diltiazem Hcl, about 63% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $87.44 per fill, versus $22.40 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
This medication is used to treat dry, scaly skin conditions (such as xerosis, ichthyosis vulgaris) and can also help relieve itching from these conditions.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Minhas wrote 12 prescriptions for Ammonium Lactate, about 16% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $24.32 per fill, versus $22.48 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Minhas wrote 12 prescriptions for Ultra-Fine Nano Pen Needle, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $43.87 per fill, versus $74.61 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 product is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Minhas wrote 11 prescriptions for Amlodipine-Valsartan, about 40% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $52.52 per fill, versus $39.77 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 control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Minhas wrote 11 prescriptions for Breyna, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $252.54 per fill, versus $222.90 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. Minhas’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Minhas prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Minhas's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (265), Amlodipine Besylate (169) and Metformin Hcl (157).
How does Dr. Minhas's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 43 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Minhas prescribes 2 more often than the typical New York prescriber, 7 about as often and 34 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Minhas 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 New York 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.
