DR. MAHTAB UDDIN AHMED MD
Prescription History 1891755021
Family Medicine - Obesity Medicine in Davenport, IA
What does Dr. Ahmed prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Ahmed wrote 553 Medicare prescriptions for 7 medications. The most prescribed was Ozempic (semaglutide), with 217 prescriptions for 33 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. Ahmed prescribes.
Medications 7 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 Iowa prescribers.
What it is used for
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Ahmed wrote 217 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 3.7 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $1,152.94 per fill, versus $1,158.57 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Ahmed wrote 142 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 2.3 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $15.55 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
Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Ahmed wrote 102 prescriptions for Topiramate, about 2.9 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $8.20 per fill, versus $10.23 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
Tirzepatide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Ahmed wrote 41 prescriptions for Mounjaro, about as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $1,163.28 per fill, versus $1,155.42 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Ahmed wrote 25 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 29% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $4.05 per fill, versus $6.37 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
Vitamin D (ergocalciferol-D2, cholecalciferol-D3, alfacalcidol) is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps your body absorb calcium and phosphorus.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Ahmed wrote 15 prescriptions for Vitamin D2, about 79% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $12.13 per fill, versus $8.73 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
Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Ahmed wrote 11 prescriptions for Trulicity, about 35% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $884.37 per fill, versus $1,125.73 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. Ahmed’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Ahmed prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Ahmed's most prescribed medications were Ozempic (217), Metformin Hcl Er (142) and Topiramate (102).
How does Dr. Ahmed's prescribing compare with other Iowa prescribers?
Of the 7 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Ahmed prescribes 3 more often than the typical Iowa prescriber, 2 about as often and 2 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Ahmed 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 Iowa 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.
