DR. DEEPAK O SHAH MD
Prescription History 1831258607
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Jersey City, NJ
What does Dr. Shah prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Shah wrote 1,970 Medicare prescriptions for 39 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 261 prescriptions for 114 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. Shah prescribes.
Medications 39 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
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 Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 261 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (209). Medicare paid $11.72 per fill, versus $11.16 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 225 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 1.4 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (161). Medicare paid $7.30 per fill, versus $6.99 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 167 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (127). Medicare paid $13.29 per fill, versus $15.32 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 117 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $8.59 per fill, versus $10.27 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 96 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 1.5 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $6.45 per fill, versus $9.78 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
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 Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 77 prescriptions for Furosemide, about as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $3.52 per fill, versus $5.24 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
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 Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 73 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 78% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (94). Medicare paid $1,049.15 per fill, versus $883.39 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 66 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (143). Medicare paid $10.89 per fill, versus $11.22 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 60 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.5 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $11.31 per fill, versus $14.83 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
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 Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 60 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (140). Medicare paid $20.25 per fill, versus $16.49 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
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 Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 57 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $9.00 per fill, versus $13.12 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 51 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (103). Medicare paid $6.13 per fill, versus $8.98 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 51 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 62% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $5.56 per fill, versus $13.85 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 Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 49 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 88% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $5.09 per fill, versus $10.88 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 treat certain types of heart failure.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 45 prescriptions for Entresto, about as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $1,066.52 per fill, versus $1,108.60 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 44 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 65% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $3.93 per fill, versus $4.84 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 40 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 65% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $7.44 per fill, versus $7.77 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 39 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $4.36 per fill, versus $9.45 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 38 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $4.30 per fill, versus $7.53 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
Glimepiride is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 28 prescriptions for Glimepiride, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $8.18 per fill, versus $10.59 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 28 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 68% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $14.47 per fill, versus $16.15 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
Cilostazol is used to improve the symptoms of a certain blood flow problem in the legs (intermittent claudication).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 25 prescriptions for Cilostazol, about as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $12.24 per fill, versus $21.73 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 25 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 41% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $37.74 per fill, versus $26.79 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 21 prescriptions for Farxiga, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $1,479.39 per fill, versus $1,000.28 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 a combination of two drugs: a calcium channel blocker (amlodipine) and an ACE inhibitor (benazepril).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 20 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate-Benazepril, about 80% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $28.01 per fill, versus $20.22 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 New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 20 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $4.11 per fill, versus $4.19 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
Sitagliptin/metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 19 prescriptions for Janumet Xr, about 77% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $684.59 per fill, versus $862.69 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
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 17 prescriptions for Olmesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $32.34 per fill, versus $39.90 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
Torsemide 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 Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 17 prescriptions for Torsemide, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $32.86 per fill, versus $16.96 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
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 New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 16 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 24% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $39.97 per fill, versus $29.58 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
Enalapril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 15 prescriptions for Enalapril Maleate, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $8.04 per fill, versus $16.57 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 15 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 19% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $13.81 per fill, versus $13.14 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 15 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 16% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $11.88 per fill, versus $16.52 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
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 14 prescriptions for Valsartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $27.07 per fill, versus $40.23 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 13 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 17% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $4.53 per fill, versus $14.21 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 12 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 22% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $1,258.00 per fill, versus $1,057.01 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
Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 12 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 24% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $659.95 per fill, versus $964.85 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 a variety of inflamed fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot, and jock itch.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 11 prescriptions for Clotrimazole-Betamethasone, about 37% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $18.10 per fill, versus $21.80 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 (hypertension).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 11 prescriptions for Telmisartan-Hydrochlorothiazid, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $131.81 per fill, versus $73.17 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. Shah’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Shah prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Shah's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (261), Amlodipine Besylate (225) and Metoprolol Succinate (167).
How does Dr. Shah's prescribing compare with other New Jersey prescribers?
Of the 39 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Shah prescribes 5 more often than the typical New Jersey prescriber, 10 about as often and 24 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Shah 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.
