DR. SAMINA BOKHARI M.D.
Prescription History 1801830021
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Oak Brook, IL
What does Dr. Bokhari prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Bokhari wrote 249 Medicare prescriptions for 11 medications. The most prescribed was Gabapentin, with 55 prescriptions for 30 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. Bokhari prescribes.
Medications 11 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 Illinois prescribers.
What it is used for
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Bokhari wrote 55 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 63% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $12.13 per fill, versus $15.83 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
Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Bokhari wrote 44 prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about 75% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $41.74 per fill, versus $30.94 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 combination medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Bokhari wrote 34 prescriptions for Carbidopa-Levodopa, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $34.25 per fill, versus $28.87 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
Carbamazepine is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Bokhari wrote 21 prescriptions for Carbamazepine, about 74% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $25.66 per fill, versus $50.54 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
Pyridostigmine is used to improve muscle strength in patients with a certain muscle disease (myasthenia gravis).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Bokhari wrote 16 prescriptions for Pyridostigmine Bromide, about 62% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $60.88 per fill, versus $85.53 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
This medication is used in people with a certain type of weakened immune system (primary immune deficiency) to strengthen it and to lower the risk of infection.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Bokhari wrote 15 prescriptions for Gammaked, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $10,716.45 per fill, versus $11,671.56 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
Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Bokhari wrote 15 prescriptions for Topiramate, about 42% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $12.27 per fill, versus $12.59 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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Bokhari wrote 14 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about 21% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $11.34 per fill, versus $30.45 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 control seizures.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Bokhari wrote 12 prescriptions for Primidone, about 38% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $6.67 per fill, versus $21.96 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
Trihexyphenidyl 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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Bokhari wrote 12 prescriptions for Trihexyphenidyl Hcl, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $13.52 per fill, versus $11.97 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Bokhari wrote 11 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 16% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $10.88 per fill, versus $11.52 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. Bokhari’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Bokhari prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Bokhari's most prescribed medications were Gabapentin (55), Levetiracetam (44) and Carbidopa-Levodopa (34).
How does Dr. Bokhari's prescribing compare with other Illinois prescribers?
Of the 11 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Bokhari prescribes 1 about as often than the typical Illinois prescriber and 10 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Bokhari 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 Illinois 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.
