NISHITA TRIPATHI MD
Prescription History 1720775752
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Detroit, MI
What does Dr. Tripathi prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Tripathi wrote 163 Medicare prescriptions for 10 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 28 prescriptions for 13 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. Tripathi prescribes.
Medications 10 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 Michigan 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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Tripathi wrote 28 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 14% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (194). Medicare paid $9.63 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
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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Tripathi wrote 23 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 35% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $40.08 per fill, versus $35.99 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Tripathi wrote 19 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 29% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $9.70 per fill, versus $16.93 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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Tripathi wrote 16 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 12% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (135). Medicare paid $8.95 per fill, versus $7.48 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Tripathi wrote 16 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 14% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (115). Medicare paid $8.76 per fill, versus $12.96 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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Tripathi wrote 13 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 19% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $3.96 per fill, versus $5.14 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Tripathi wrote 13 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 15% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $9.88 per fill, versus $19.34 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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Tripathi wrote 12 prescriptions for Baclofen, about 31% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $13.30 per fill, versus $18.28 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
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Tripathi wrote 12 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 34% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $16.59 per fill, versus $31.92 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Tripathi wrote 11 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 16% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $8.60 per fill, versus $8.08 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. Tripathi’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Tripathi prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Tripathi's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (28), Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (23) and Pantoprazole Sodium (19).
How does Dr. Tripathi's prescribing compare with other Michigan prescribers?
Of the 10 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Tripathi prescribes 10 less often than the typical Michigan prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Tripathi 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 Michigan 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.
