DR. MICHAEL SHABTAI M.D.
Prescription History 1942217021
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation in Northridge, CA
What does Dr. Shabtai prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Shabtai wrote 148 Medicare prescriptions for 7 medications. The most prescribed was Diclofenac Sodium, with 43 prescriptions for 15 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. Shabtai 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 California prescribers.
What it is used for
See also Warning section.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Shabtai wrote 43 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $78.21 per fill, versus $107.23 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
This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Shabtai wrote 34 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 87% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $20.72 per fill, versus $24.98 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 California prescribers
Dr. Shabtai wrote 23 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 30% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $13.89 per fill, versus $21.39 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
This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Shabtai wrote 13 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 28% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $8.22 per fill, versus $32.27 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
This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to arthritis, chronic back pain).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Shabtai wrote 12 prescriptions for Buprenorphine, about 32% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $209.65 per fill, versus $238.41 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Shabtai wrote 12 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 37% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $12.63 per fill, versus $8.89 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Shabtai wrote 11 prescriptions for Asa-Butalb-Caffeine-Codeine, about 73% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (15). Medicare paid $36.74 per fill, versus $95.60 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. Shabtai’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Shabtai prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Shabtai's most prescribed medications were Diclofenac Sodium (43), Pregabalin (34) and Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (23).
How does Dr. Shabtai's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 7 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Shabtai prescribes 2 about as often than the typical California prescriber and 5 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Shabtai 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 California 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.
