ILESHA S SHAH
Prescription History 1730749821
Anesthesiology in Saint Louis, MO
What does Ilesha Shah prescribe?
In 2024, Ilesha Shah wrote 820 Medicare prescriptions for 14 medications. The most prescribed was Gabapentin, with 209 prescriptions for 74 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 Ilesha Shah 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 Missouri prescribers.
What it is used for
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Ilesha Shah wrote 209 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (115). Medicare paid $21.28 per fill, versus $15.91 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Ilesha Shah wrote 119 prescriptions for Baclofen, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $20.21 per fill, versus $17.65 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
Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasms/pain.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Ilesha Shah wrote 110 prescriptions for Methocarbamol, about 3.9 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $22.11 per fill, versus $13.69 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 Missouri prescribers
Ilesha Shah wrote 80 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $14.44 per fill, versus $11.54 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Ilesha Shah wrote 72 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $28.26 per fill, versus $21.77 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Ilesha Shah wrote 56 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $9.12 per fill, versus $9.75 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 depression.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Ilesha Shah wrote 47 prescriptions for Nortriptyline Hcl, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $19.07 per fill, versus $13.50 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Ilesha Shah wrote 30 prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about 88% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $12.35 per fill, versus $14.80 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
This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Ilesha Shah wrote 26 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about half as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $7.74 per fill, versus $30.41 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Ilesha Shah wrote 21 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about half as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $19.99 per fill, versus $24.28 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Ilesha Shah wrote 13 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 18% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $3.23 per fill, versus $3.88 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
Oxcarbazepine is used alone or with other medications to treat seizure disorders (epilepsy).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Ilesha Shah wrote 13 prescriptions for Oxcarbazepine, about 35% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $64.86 per fill, versus $50.96 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 pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Ilesha Shah wrote 13 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 21% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $18.91 per fill, versus $27.79 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 Missouri prescribers
Ilesha Shah wrote 11 prescriptions for Lidocaine, about half as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $79.68 per fill, versus $89.48 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Ilesha Shah’s prescriptions
What does Ilesha Shah prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Ilesha Shah's most prescribed medications were Gabapentin (209), Baclofen (119) and Methocarbamol (110).
How does Ilesha Shah's prescribing compare with other Missouri prescribers?
Of the 14 medications with a state comparison, Ilesha Shah prescribes 5 more often than the typical Missouri prescriber, 3 about as often and 6 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Ilesha Shah 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 Missouri 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.
