NIRAJ PATEL
Prescription History 1902208317
Dentist - General Practice in Orange, NJ
What does Niraj Patel prescribe?
In 2024, Niraj Patel wrote 502 Medicare prescriptions for 5 medications. The most prescribed was Chlorhexidine Gluconate, with 205 prescriptions for 96 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 Niraj Patel prescribes.
Medications 5 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
This medication is used along with regular tooth brushing/flossing to treat gingivitis, a gum disease that causes red, swollen, and easily bleeding gums.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Niraj Patel wrote 205 prescriptions for Chlorhexidine Gluconate, about 5 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $3.21 per fill, versus $4.91 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
Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Niraj Patel wrote 130 prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about 3.3 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $2.54 per fill, versus $2.92 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Niraj Patel wrote 126 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 3.3 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $3.32 per fill, versus $6.25 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
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Niraj Patel wrote 30 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 77% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $8.21 per fill, versus $6.87 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
Clindamycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Niraj Patel wrote 11 prescriptions for Clindamycin Hcl, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $6.81 per fill, versus $5.46 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Niraj Patel’s prescriptions
What does Niraj Patel prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Niraj Patel's most prescribed medications were Chlorhexidine Gluconate (205), Amoxicillin (130) and Ibuprofen (126).
How does Niraj Patel's prescribing compare with other New Jersey prescribers?
Of the 5 medications with a state comparison, Niraj Patel prescribes 3 more often than the typical New Jersey prescriber, 1 about as often and 1 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Niraj Patel 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.
