DR. ELSHAMI M ELAMIN MD
Prescription History 1841254521
Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology in Newton, KS
What does Dr. Elamin prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Elamin wrote 1,070 Medicare prescriptions for 42 medications. The most prescribed was Anastrozole, with 94 prescriptions for 18 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. Elamin prescribes.
Medications 42 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 Kansas prescribers.
What it is used for
Anastrozole is used to treat breast cancer in women after menopause.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Elamin wrote 94 prescriptions for Anastrozole, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $9.62 per fill, versus $15.01 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
Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Elamin wrote 71 prescriptions for Acyclovir, about 2.6 times as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $16.20 per fill, versus $15.45 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 a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Elamin wrote 60 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 65% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $5.54 per fill, versus $19.96 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
This medication is used by people with sickle cell anemia to reduce the number of painful crises caused by the disease and to reduce the need for blood transfusions.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Elamin wrote 53 prescriptions for Hydroxyurea, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $18.10 per fill, versus $19.85 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
Dexamethasone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood/hormone disorders, allergic reactions, skin diseases, eye problems, breathing problems, bowel disorders, cancer, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Elamin wrote 44 prescriptions for Dexamethasone, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $12.15 per fill, versus $13.04 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
Palbociclib is used to treat a certain type of breast cancer.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Elamin wrote 38 prescriptions for Ibrance, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $15,553.14 per fill, versus $15,580.51 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 breast cancer (such as hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer) in women after menopause.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Elamin wrote 38 prescriptions for Letrozole, about 63% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $27.46 per fill, versus $22.84 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
This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Elamin wrote 36 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $3.32 per fill, versus $5.09 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Elamin wrote 33 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 33% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $8.08 per fill, versus $15.10 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Elamin wrote 31 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 31% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $9.10 per fill, versus $10.99 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Elamin wrote 30 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 16% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (182). Medicare paid $6.75 per fill, versus $8.47 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Elamin wrote 29 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about half as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $6.36 per fill, versus $8.23 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
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 Kansas prescribers
Dr. Elamin wrote 29 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 64% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $7.00 per fill, versus $3.51 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 bone marrow disorders (myelofibrosis, polycythemia vera).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Elamin wrote 27 prescriptions for Jakafi, about as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $16,368.42 per fill, versus $15,668.57 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
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Elamin wrote 26 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 35% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $23.39 per fill, versus $20.52 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 medication is used to treat certain types of cancer (such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia, chronic myeloid leukemia, gastrointestinal stromal tumors, and myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative diseases).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Elamin wrote 26 prescriptions for Imatinib Mesylate, about as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $1,683.90 per fill, versus $861.06 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 help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Elamin wrote 26 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $18.90 per fill, versus $15.47 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 medication is used to treat prostate cancer.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Elamin wrote 21 prescriptions for Abiraterone Acetate, about 40% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $540.43 per fill, versus $1,524.79 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
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 Kansas prescribers
Dr. Elamin wrote 21 prescriptions for Xarelto, about half as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $712.28 per fill, versus $813.59 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
This medication is used to treat certain cancers (such as stomach, colon/rectum).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Fewer than five Kansas prescribers wrote this medication, so there is no state comparison.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Elamin wrote 20 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 39% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $21.88 per fill, versus $30.85 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
Lenalidomide is used to treat various types of cancers.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Elamin wrote 19 prescriptions for Revlimid, about 70% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $17,428.00 per fill, versus $17,981.84 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
This medication is used to treat severe nausea and vomiting from certain causes (for example, after surgery or cancer treatment).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Elamin wrote 18 prescriptions for Prochlorperazine Maleate, about half as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $19.95 per fill, versus $12.51 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 help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Elamin wrote 17 prescriptions for Morphine Sulfate Er, about half as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $33.74 per fill, versus $30.46 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
Tamoxifen is used to treat breast cancer.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Elamin wrote 17 prescriptions for Tamoxifen Citrate, about 40% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $21.00 per fill, versus $21.28 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
Lenalidomide is used to treat various types of cancers.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Elamin wrote 16 prescriptions for Lenalidomide, about half as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $15,249.91 per fill, versus $13,534.12 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
Pomalidomide is used to treat certain types of cancers (such as multiple myeloma, Kaposi sarcoma).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Elamin wrote 16 prescriptions for Pomalyst, about 81% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $22,014.65 per fill, versus $21,994.32 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
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 Kansas prescribers
Dr. Elamin wrote 15 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about half as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $8.97 per fill, versus $13.26 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Elamin wrote 15 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 39% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $6.54 per fill, versus $17.50 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 cancers (such as breast, ovarian, fallopian tube, pancreatic, peritoneal cancer, prostate).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Elamin wrote 14 prescriptions for Lynparza, about 87% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $10,112.58 per fill, versus $15,128.53 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Elamin wrote 14 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 23% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $2.37 per fill, versus $6.92 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
Filgrastim is a man-made version of a certain natural substance made by your body.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Fewer than five Kansas prescribers wrote this medication, so there is no state comparison.
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 Kansas prescribers
Dr. Elamin wrote 13 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 25% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $5.45 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
Minocycline is used to treat a wide variety of infections.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Elamin wrote 13 prescriptions for Minocycline Hcl, about half as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $27.80 per fill, versus $22.16 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
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 Kansas prescribers
Dr. Elamin wrote 13 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about half as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $15.10 per fill, versus $14.53 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
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 Kansas prescribers
Dr. Elamin wrote 12 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 13% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (94). Medicare paid $613.81 per fill, versus $741.96 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
This medication is used to treat certain types of breast cancer (such as hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer) in women after menopause.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Elamin wrote 12 prescriptions for Exemestane, about half as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $57.93 per fill, versus $122.08 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 medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as insect bites, poison oak/ivy, eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash, itching of the outer female genitals, anal itching).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Elamin wrote 12 prescriptions for Hydrocortisone, about half as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $16.45 per fill, versus $21.60 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
Ribociclib is used to treat breast cancer.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Elamin wrote 12 prescriptions for Kisqali, about half as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $13,299.39 per fill, versus $14,196.94 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
Filgrastim is a man-made version of a certain natural substance made by your body.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Fewer than five Kansas prescribers wrote this medication, so there is no state comparison.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a certain type of cancer (myelofibrosis) in people with anemia (low red blood cell count).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Fewer than five Kansas prescribers wrote this medication, so there is no state comparison.
What it is used for
Anagrelide is used to treat a certain blood disorder (thrombocythemia), which is caused by your bone marrow making too many platelets.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Elamin wrote 11 prescriptions for Anagrelide Hcl, about 64% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $28.20 per fill, versus $55.51 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. Elamin’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Elamin prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Elamin's most prescribed medications were Anastrozole (94), Acyclovir (71) and Potassium Chloride (60).
How does Dr. Elamin's prescribing compare with other Kansas prescribers?
Of the 38 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Elamin prescribes 6 more often than the typical Kansas prescriber, 4 about as often and 28 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Elamin 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 Kansas 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.
