VIMALKUMAR PATEL M.D.
Prescription History 1750776704
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Pittsburgh, PA
What does Dr. Patel prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Patel wrote 576 Medicare prescriptions for 18 medications. The most prescribed was Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (albuterol sulfate), with 117 prescriptions for 48 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. Patel prescribes.
Medications 18 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 Pennsylvania prescribers.
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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 117 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $33.26 per fill, versus $32.33 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 (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 83 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $849.02 per fill, versus $791.09 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 62 prescriptions for Anoro Ellipta, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $434.23 per fill, versus $554.61 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 34 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $6.61 per fill, versus $13.79 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
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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 31 prescriptions for Ventolin Hfa, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $93.22 per fill, versus $65.98 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 (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 27 prescriptions for Breztri Aerosphere, about 73% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $693.45 per fill, versus $745.83 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 27 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 67% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $18.70 per fill, versus $25.57 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 and decrease symptoms (wheezing and trouble breathing) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 26 prescriptions for Breo Ellipta, about 72% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $447.34 per fill, versus $496.30 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 24 prescriptions for Fluticasone-Salmeterol, about 78% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $84.95 per fill, versus $164.89 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
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 22 prescriptions for Prednisone, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $3.36 per fill, versus $4.09 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 19 prescriptions for Stiolto Respimat, about 66% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $770.32 per fill, versus $585.57 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 18 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $20.24 per fill, versus $5.49 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
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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 18 prescriptions for Budesonide-Formoterol Fumarate, about 72% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $154.17 per fill, versus $206.90 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
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 16 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 28% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $7.89 per fill, versus $14.69 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
Tiotropium is used to treat lung diseases such as asthma and COPD (bronchitis, emphysema).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 15 prescriptions for Spiriva Respimat, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $520.62 per fill, versus $645.32 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
Roflumilast is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD which includes bronchitis).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 13 prescriptions for Roflumilast, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $72.36 per fill, versus $89.53 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
Levalbuterol is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 12 prescriptions for Levalbuterol Tartrate Hfa, about 66% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $46.23 per fill, versus $64.87 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 12 prescriptions for Symbicort, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $280.28 per fill, versus $295.11 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. Patel’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Patel prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Patel's most prescribed medications were Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (117), Trelegy Ellipta (83) and Anoro Ellipta (62).
How does Dr. Patel's prescribing compare with other Pennsylvania prescribers?
Of the 18 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Patel prescribes 3 more often than the typical Pennsylvania prescriber, 2 about as often and 13 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. 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 Pennsylvania 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.
