ANISH DESAI MD
Prescription History 1760831713
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Jersey City, NJ
What does Dr. Desai prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Desai wrote 588 Medicare prescriptions for 22 medications. The most prescribed was Sertraline Hcl, with 59 prescriptions for 17 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. Desai prescribes.
Medications 22 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 Jersey prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Desai wrote 59 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $2.58 per fill, versus $9.34 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Desai wrote 52 prescriptions for Risperidone, about 89% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $3.69 per fill, versus $14.34 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Desai wrote 48 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $20.32 per fill, versus $25.39 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 New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Desai wrote 42 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 67% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $9.24 per fill, versus $12.23 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
Benztropine is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or involuntary movements due to the side effects of certain psychiatric drugs (antipsychotics such as chlorpromazine/haloperidol).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Desai wrote 39 prescriptions for Benztropine Mesylate, about 69% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $7.62 per fill, versus $13.10 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Desai wrote 34 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $12.71 per fill, versus $17.60 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 New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Desai wrote 31 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $2.64 per fill, versus $9.17 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 schizophrenia, bipolar disorder).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Desai wrote 28 prescriptions for Olanzapine, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $13.08 per fill, versus $24.48 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 anxiety.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Desai wrote 26 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $3.41 per fill, versus $7.31 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Desai wrote 25 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $3.00 per fill, versus $8.86 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Desai wrote 24 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 65% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $8.35 per fill, versus $12.09 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Desai wrote 22 prescriptions for Clozapine, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $117.83 per fill, versus $79.01 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 anxiety.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Desai wrote 21 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $6.56 per fill, versus $14.86 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Desai wrote 19 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 40% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $1.47 per fill, versus $7.34 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Desai wrote 18 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Pamoate, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $4.17 per fill, versus $11.43 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 used to treat seizure disorders, mental/mood conditions (such as manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Desai wrote 17 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium Er, about 41% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $42.12 per fill, versus $53.23 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 schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Desai wrote 16 prescriptions for Haloperidol, about 40% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $10.28 per fill, versus $32.51 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 New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Desai wrote 15 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 35% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $11.97 per fill, versus $23.97 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
Prazosin is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Desai wrote 14 prescriptions for Prazosin Hcl, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $4.56 per fill, versus $14.82 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Desai wrote 13 prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about 28% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $13.68 per fill, versus $64.43 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 used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Desai wrote 13 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 40% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $8.58 per fill, versus $21.44 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 New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Desai wrote 12 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 22% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $13.72 per fill, versus $20.57 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. Desai’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Desai prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Desai's most prescribed medications were Sertraline Hcl (59), Risperidone (52) and Bupropion Xl (48).
How does Dr. Desai's prescribing compare with other New Jersey prescribers?
Of the 22 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Desai prescribes 3 about as often than the typical New Jersey prescriber and 19 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Desai 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 Jersey 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.
