REZAUL ISLAM MD
Prescription History 1841237286
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Monroe, LA
What does Dr. Islam prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Islam wrote 3,184 Medicare prescriptions for 46 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 375 prescriptions for 122 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. Islam prescribes.
Medications 46 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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Islam wrote 375 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (198). Medicare paid $9.65 per fill, versus $8.79 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Islam wrote 348 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 4.4 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $8.76 per fill, versus $7.29 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Islam wrote 276 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 2.7 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (103). Medicare paid $7.58 per fill, versus $5.84 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
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 Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Islam wrote 214 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $5.12 per fill, versus $4.24 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 Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Islam wrote 196 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (104). Medicare paid $896.37 per fill, versus $758.12 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Islam wrote 147 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 3.1 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $13.83 per fill, versus $7.47 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
This product is used to treat certain types of heart failure.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Islam wrote 116 prescriptions for Entresto, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $804.30 per fill, versus $889.02 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Islam wrote 112 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 3 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $6.58 per fill, versus $6.61 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 Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Islam wrote 108 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 61% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (177). Medicare paid $5.51 per fill, versus $5.05 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 Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Islam wrote 89 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $11.49 per fill, versus $7.67 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
Gemfibrozil is used along with a proper diet to help lower fats (triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Islam wrote 72 prescriptions for Gemfibrozil, about 3.3 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $17.97 per fill, versus $16.28 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Islam wrote 69 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (162). Medicare paid $13.07 per fill, versus $8.64 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
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 Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Islam wrote 66 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 75% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (88). Medicare paid $9.90 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
Fenofibrate 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 Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Islam wrote 61 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about 2 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $16.13 per fill, versus $18.91 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 a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Islam wrote 59 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (129). Medicare paid $15.02 per fill, versus $12.02 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 blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Islam wrote 58 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $6.13 per fill, versus $7.82 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
Digoxin is used to treat heart failure, usually along with other medications.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Islam wrote 56 prescriptions for Digoxin, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $17.78 per fill, versus $18.42 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Islam wrote 51 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (119). Medicare paid $19.36 per fill, versus $8.96 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Islam wrote 51 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $5.84 per fill, versus $6.21 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
Pravastatin 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 Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Islam wrote 51 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 68% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $14.62 per fill, versus $12.41 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Islam wrote 47 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (85). Medicare paid $23.21 per fill, versus $16.08 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 Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Islam wrote 42 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 29% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (146). Medicare paid $12.90 per fill, versus $11.71 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 relieve chest pain (angina) in people that have a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Islam wrote 41 prescriptions for Nitroglycerin, about as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $10.59 per fill, versus $14.06 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 Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Islam wrote 38 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $10.21 per fill, versus $7.23 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 types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as recurrent ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Islam wrote 36 prescriptions for Amiodarone Hcl, about 72% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $26.20 per fill, versus $19.21 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
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 Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Islam wrote 36 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 65% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $833.58 per fill, versus $793.70 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 serious (possibly life-threatening) type of fast heartbeat called sustained ventricular tachycardia.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Islam wrote 35 prescriptions for Sotalol, about 68% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $9.76 per fill, versus $16.34 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 alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Islam wrote 27 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about 73% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $3.55 per fill, versus $5.53 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Islam wrote 26 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 38% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $18.39 per fill, versus $5.86 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Islam wrote 26 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 22% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (118). Medicare paid $6.73 per fill, versus $11.00 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Islam wrote 24 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 26% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $7.25 per fill, versus $11.41 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
Fenofibrate 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 Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Islam wrote 23 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about 83% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $26.65 per fill, versus $23.08 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 Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Islam wrote 23 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $17.74 per fill, versus $12.02 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 Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Islam wrote 22 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 33% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $15.39 per fill, versus $7.79 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Islam wrote 18 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 27% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $1,292.75 per fill, versus $922.05 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 Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Islam wrote 17 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 19% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (89). Medicare paid $5.77 per fill, versus $3.79 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
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 Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Islam wrote 16 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 29% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $12.30 per fill, versus $12.19 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
Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Islam wrote 15 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about 28% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $16.61 per fill, versus $10.25 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
This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Islam wrote 14 prescriptions for Clonidine, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $65.53 per fill, versus $108.63 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
Icosapent ethyl is used along with certain other cholesterol medications ("statins" such as atorvastatin, simvastatin) to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and certain types of heart problems that require treatment in a hospital.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Islam wrote 14 prescriptions for Vascepa, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $582.27 per fill, versus $466.93 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
Benazepril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Islam wrote 13 prescriptions for Benazepril Hcl, about 40% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $8.14 per fill, versus $9.18 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 for certain patients who have symptoms of low blood pressure when standing.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Islam wrote 12 prescriptions for Midodrine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $45.34 per fill, versus $49.44 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Islam wrote 11 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 15% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $17.13 per fill, versus $17.76 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
This medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as sustained ventricular tachycardia and paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Islam wrote 11 prescriptions for Flecainide Acetate, about 23% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $33.38 per fill, versus $33.89 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
Lovastatin 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 Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Islam wrote 11 prescriptions for Lovastatin, about 35% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $6.06 per fill, versus $8.40 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
Metolazone is a "water pill" (diuretic) that increases the amount of urine you make, which causes your body to get rid of excess water.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Islam wrote 11 prescriptions for Metolazone, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $46.35 per fill, versus $17.64 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. Islam’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Islam prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Islam's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (375), Carvedilol (348) and Lisinopril (276).
How does Dr. Islam's prescribing compare with other Louisiana prescribers?
Of the 46 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Islam prescribes 13 more often than the typical Louisiana prescriber, 3 about as often and 30 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Islam 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 Louisiana 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.
