DR. JALENE SHIM MD
Prescription History 1881397461
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Baltimore, MD
What does Dr. Shim prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Shim wrote 280 Medicare prescriptions for 12 medications. The most prescribed was Losartan Potassium, with 33 prescriptions.
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. Shim prescribes.
Medications 12 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 Maryland prescribers.
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 Maryland prescribers
Dr. Shim wrote 33 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 34% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $5.09 per fill, versus $11.44 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Shim wrote 32 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about half as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $11.95 per fill, versus $15.27 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
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Shim wrote 29 prescriptions for Valsartan, about 88% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $9.18 per fill, versus $35.08 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
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 Maryland prescribers
Dr. Shim wrote 28 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 17% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (167). Medicare paid $5.61 per fill, versus $12.96 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Shim wrote 28 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $3.72 per fill, versus $4.79 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 Maryland prescribers
Dr. Shim wrote 26 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 67% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $140.55 per fill, versus $1,023.10 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
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 Maryland prescribers
Dr. Shim wrote 21 prescriptions for Torsemide, about 69% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $7.65 per fill, versus $18.87 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
Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Shim wrote 20 prescriptions for Januvia, about 69% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $188.87 per fill, versus $966.80 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Shim wrote 19 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 27% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $7.25 per fill, versus $15.67 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 Maryland prescribers
Dr. Shim wrote 19 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 26% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $3.60 per fill, versus $8.72 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 Maryland prescribers
Dr. Shim wrote 13 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 28% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $216.28 per fill, versus $1,028.23 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
Digoxin is used to treat heart failure, usually along with other medications.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Shim wrote 12 prescriptions for Digoxin, about 41% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $5.15 per fill, versus $26.84 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. Shim’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Shim prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Shim's most prescribed medications were Losartan Potassium (33), Pantoprazole Sodium (32) and Valsartan (29).
How does Dr. Shim's prescribing compare with other Maryland prescribers?
Of the 12 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Shim prescribes 1 about as often than the typical Maryland prescriber and 11 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Shim 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 Maryland 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.
