DR. SAIYADA MIRZA MD
Prescription History 1932628310
Internal Medicine in Houston, TX
What does Dr. Mirza prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Mirza wrote 2,124 Medicare prescriptions for 52 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 223 prescriptions for 69 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. Mirza prescribes.
Medications 52 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 Texas 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Mirza wrote 223 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (180). Medicare paid $10.59 per fill, versus $9.48 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Mirza wrote 171 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $5.68 per fill, versus $6.07 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Mirza wrote 162 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (150). Medicare paid $7.25 per fill, versus $10.05 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Mirza wrote 152 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (111). Medicare paid $8.30 per fill, versus $9.74 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Mirza wrote 116 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $5.91 per fill, versus $7.22 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Mirza wrote 101 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $8.91 per fill, versus $7.09 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
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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Mirza wrote 85 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 69% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (122). Medicare paid $15.43 per fill, versus $13.19 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
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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Mirza wrote 76 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $13.07 per fill, versus $13.28 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Mirza wrote 60 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $3.74 per fill, versus $4.50 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 a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Mirza wrote 51 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $11.71 per fill, versus $14.00 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
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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Mirza wrote 49 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 79% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $4.46 per fill, versus $8.39 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Mirza wrote 47 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $16.99 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Mirza wrote 45 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 64% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $10.24 per fill, versus $8.22 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Mirza wrote 42 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 79% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $41.81 per fill, versus $23.89 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Mirza wrote 38 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 39% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $13.47 per fill, versus $15.87 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Mirza wrote 37 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $9.59 per fill, versus $8.61 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
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Mirza wrote 33 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $27.93 per fill, versus $28.56 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Mirza wrote 33 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 68% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $18.39 per fill, versus $14.87 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Mirza wrote 32 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 77% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $9.28 per fill, versus $12.44 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
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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Mirza wrote 31 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $17.76 per fill, versus $11.09 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Mirza wrote 30 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 64% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $5.56 per fill, versus $9.68 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
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Mirza wrote 30 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $19.08 per fill, versus $15.72 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Mirza wrote 30 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 38% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (79). Medicare paid $11.11 per fill, versus $14.93 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Mirza wrote 28 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 42% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $2,119.94 per fill, versus $1,293.82 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Mirza wrote 23 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 33% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $23.86 per fill, versus $10.85 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
Olmesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Mirza wrote 23 prescriptions for Olmesartan Medoxomil, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $28.73 per fill, versus $18.82 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Mirza wrote 23 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 37% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $12.27 per fill, versus $19.18 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Mirza wrote 22 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $4.75 per fill, versus $4.63 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
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Mirza wrote 22 prescriptions for Glipizide, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $16.43 per fill, versus $9.42 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Mirza wrote 20 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 38% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $40.59 per fill, versus $23.99 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
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Mirza wrote 19 prescriptions for Valsartan, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $34.31 per fill, versus $26.07 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Mirza wrote 18 prescriptions for Mounjaro, about 35% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $1,844.43 per fill, versus $1,267.11 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Mirza wrote 18 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 38% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $1.17 per fill, versus $3.54 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Mirza wrote 16 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 31% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $1,468.01 per fill, versus $1,092.03 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Mirza wrote 16 prescriptions for Synthroid, about 40% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $97.90 per fill, versus $68.20 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).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Mirza wrote 15 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 29% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $13.68 per fill, versus $10.58 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Mirza wrote 14 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 25% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $7.79 per fill, versus $9.50 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Mirza wrote 13 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 34% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $1.53 per fill, versus $7.96 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
Doxazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Mirza wrote 12 prescriptions for Doxazosin Mesylate, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $21.86 per fill, versus $15.33 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Mirza wrote 12 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 15% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $2.62 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
Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Mirza wrote 12 prescriptions for Januvia, about 35% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $1,414.01 per fill, versus $1,016.43 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Mirza wrote 12 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 31% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $20.16 per fill, versus $14.03 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Mirza wrote 12 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 20% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $9.68 per fill, versus $9.11 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Mirza wrote 12 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 39% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $16.66 per fill, versus $23.06 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Mirza wrote 11 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 37% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $9.97 per fill, versus $9.53 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Mirza wrote 11 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 35% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $9.61 per fill, versus $7.49 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Mirza wrote 11 prescriptions for Farxiga, about 24% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $1,300.81 per fill, versus $985.01 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
Irbesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Mirza wrote 11 prescriptions for Irbesartan, about 37% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $11.69 per fill, versus $17.53 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
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Mirza wrote 11 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 28% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $24.77 per fill, versus $25.74 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 (hypertension).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Mirza wrote 11 prescriptions for Olmesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 38% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $74.58 per fill, versus $32.73 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Mirza wrote 11 prescriptions for Rybelsus, about 42% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $1,900.23 per fill, versus $1,541.63 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
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Mirza wrote 11 prescriptions for Wixela Inhub, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $246.56 per fill, versus $133.52 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. Mirza’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Mirza prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Mirza's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (223), Amlodipine Besylate (171) and Levothyroxine Sodium (162).
How does Dr. Mirza's prescribing compare with other Texas prescribers?
Of the 52 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Mirza prescribes 3 more often than the typical Texas prescriber, 8 about as often and 41 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Mirza 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 Texas 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.
