PARVEEN BANU GHANI MD
Prescription History 1780436600
Internal Medicine in New City, NY
What does Dr. Ghani prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Ghani wrote 831 Medicare prescriptions for 33 medications. The most prescribed was Furosemide, with 65 prescriptions for 25 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. Ghani prescribes.
Medications 33 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
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Ghani wrote 65 prescriptions for Furosemide, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $6.33 per fill, versus $4.82 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Ghani wrote 62 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $10.55 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
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. Ghani wrote 59 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 30% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (195). Medicare paid $12.08 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. Ghani wrote 54 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 36% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $6.80 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
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. Ghani wrote 54 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 63% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $528.60 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
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. Ghani wrote 46 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 37% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $30.49 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.
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. Ghani wrote 37 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 29% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (126). Medicare paid $13.36 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Ghani wrote 37 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $20.54 per fill, versus $11.79 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
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. Ghani wrote 31 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 27% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (113). Medicare paid $9.41 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Ghani wrote 29 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $11.90 per fill, versus $10.95 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. Ghani wrote 26 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 27% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (97). Medicare paid $18.95 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Ghani wrote 22 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 38% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $12.67 per fill, versus $10.03 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Ghani wrote 22 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 27% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $8.55 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Ghani wrote 19 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 20% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $9.88 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Ghani wrote 19 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 41% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $11.67 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
Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Ghani wrote 18 prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about 34% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $11.56 per fill, versus $31.52 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Ghani wrote 17 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 27% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $22.55 per fill, versus $12.76 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
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. Ghani wrote 16 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 16% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $6.16 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Ghani wrote 16 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 29% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $25.77 per fill, versus $17.32 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
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. Ghani wrote 16 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 22% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $6.25 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Ghani wrote 16 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 28% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $9.33 per fill, versus $7.91 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Ghani wrote 15 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $24.75 per fill, versus $30.63 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. Ghani wrote 15 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 15% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $6.11 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Ghani wrote 14 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 30% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $66.90 per fill, versus $23.60 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 a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Ghani wrote 14 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 32% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $11.66 per fill, versus $15.21 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
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Ghani wrote 13 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about 21% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $36.94 per fill, versus $26.68 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Ghani wrote 12 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 20% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $6.48 per fill, versus $6.87 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 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 York prescribers
Dr. Ghani wrote 12 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 19% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $9.52 per fill, versus $8.54 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Ghani wrote 11 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 24% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $4.97 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
Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Ghani wrote 11 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 20% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $9.97 per fill, versus $10.34 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Ghani wrote 11 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 17% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $10.65 per fill, versus $11.69 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
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 New York prescribers
Dr. Ghani wrote 11 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 24% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $6.58 per fill, versus $4.12 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. Ghani wrote 11 prescriptions for Valsartan, about 27% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $19.32 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.
Questions about Dr. Ghani’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Ghani prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Ghani's most prescribed medications were Furosemide (65), Levothyroxine Sodium (62) and Atorvastatin Calcium (59).
How does Dr. Ghani's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 33 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Ghani prescribes 1 about as often than the typical New York prescriber and 32 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Ghani 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.
