ANUJ VINAY MEHINDRU MD
Prescription History 1801474713
Internal Medicine in St Petersburg, FL
What does Dr. Mehindru prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Mehindru wrote 766 Medicare prescriptions for 33 medications. The most prescribed was Prednisone, with 58 prescriptions for 41 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. Mehindru 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 Florida prescribers.
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Mehindru wrote 58 prescriptions for Prednisone, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $1.83 per fill, versus $4.25 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Mehindru wrote 55 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 28% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (197). Medicare paid $6.04 per fill, versus $9.21 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Mehindru wrote 52 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 71% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $32.89 per fill, versus $28.99 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Mehindru wrote 36 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 35% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (102). Medicare paid $14.16 per fill, versus $14.90 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
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Mehindru wrote 36 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 78% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $8.18 per fill, versus $7.40 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Mehindru wrote 31 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 23% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $9.53 per fill, versus $8.87 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Mehindru wrote 30 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 63% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $3.46 per fill, versus $5.26 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Mehindru wrote 28 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 19% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $5.79 per fill, versus $12.14 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Mehindru wrote 27 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 18% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (150). Medicare paid $3.59 per fill, versus $5.82 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Mehindru wrote 27 prescriptions for Baclofen, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $4.61 per fill, versus $13.24 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Mehindru wrote 26 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 22% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (119). Medicare paid $4.18 per fill, versus $6.26 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Mehindru wrote 24 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 29% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $7.07 per fill, versus $11.88 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Mehindru wrote 22 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $14.01 per fill, versus $24.35 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Mehindru wrote 22 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 33% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $11.20 per fill, versus $13.67 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Mehindru wrote 21 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 19% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (110). Medicare paid $4.68 per fill, versus $5.88 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Mehindru wrote 20 prescriptions for Fluticasone-Salmeterol, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $149.53 per fill, versus $142.73 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Mehindru wrote 20 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 19% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (105). Medicare paid $11.30 per fill, versus $13.25 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Mehindru wrote 19 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 27% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $2.97 per fill, versus $4.78 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Mehindru wrote 19 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 21% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (91). Medicare paid $7.18 per fill, versus $12.84 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Mehindru wrote 18 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $9.61 per fill, versus $9.46 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Mehindru wrote 17 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 21% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $9.76 per fill, versus $8.89 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Mehindru wrote 16 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 41% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $6.51 per fill, versus $10.04 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 a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Mehindru wrote 15 prescriptions for Doxycycline Monohydrate, about 41% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $9.23 per fill, versus $14.93 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
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Mehindru wrote 15 prescriptions for Glipizide, about 31% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $5.71 per fill, versus $8.42 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Mehindru wrote 15 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 20% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $2.01 per fill, versus $4.16 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Mehindru wrote 15 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 9% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (159). Medicare paid $11.51 per fill, versus $10.37 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Mehindru wrote 14 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 21% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $15.86 per fill, versus $7.52 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
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Mehindru wrote 12 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 18% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $8.32 per fill, versus $12.91 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Mehindru wrote 12 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 25% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $3.19 per fill, versus $10.64 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Mehindru wrote 11 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 38% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $11.51 per fill, versus $17.10 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Mehindru wrote 11 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 16% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $8.98 per fill, versus $10.00 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 alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Mehindru wrote 11 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 42% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $13.31 per fill, versus $18.04 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Mehindru wrote 11 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 27% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $8.50 per fill, versus $8.82 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. Mehindru’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Mehindru prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Mehindru's most prescribed medications were Prednisone (58), Atorvastatin Calcium (55) and Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (52).
How does Dr. Mehindru's prescribing compare with other Florida prescribers?
Of the 33 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Mehindru prescribes 2 about as often than the typical Florida prescriber and 31 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Mehindru 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 Florida 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.
