DR. VISHAL KHETPAL MD
Prescription History 1962024901
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Chicago, IL
What does Dr. Khetpal prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Khetpal wrote 307 Medicare prescriptions for 13 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 48 prescriptions for 19 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. Khetpal prescribes.
Medications 13 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 Illinois 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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Khetpal wrote 48 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 23% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (208). Medicare paid $8.82 per fill, versus $9.37 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
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Khetpal wrote 48 prescriptions for Eliquis, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (94). Medicare paid $1,059.70 per fill, versus $848.57 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Khetpal wrote 35 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 28% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $9.22 per fill, versus $14.27 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Khetpal wrote 25 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 17% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (146). Medicare paid $7.35 per fill, versus $6.68 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Khetpal wrote 25 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 22% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (115). Medicare paid $11.83 per fill, versus $9.41 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Khetpal wrote 24 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 34% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $6.54 per fill, versus $8.63 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Khetpal wrote 19 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 26% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $6.23 per fill, versus $7.01 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
Ticagrelor is used along with low-dose aspirin to help prevent heart attack and stroke in people with a history of heart disease, stroke, or at increased risk for heart disease or stroke (for example, due to diabetes, history of transient ischemic attack-TIA).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Khetpal wrote 18 prescriptions for Brilinta, about 65% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $438.71 per fill, versus $659.84 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Khetpal wrote 16 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 31% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $2.79 per fill, versus $8.46 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 treat certain types of heart failure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Khetpal wrote 14 prescriptions for Entresto, about 25% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $1,577.66 per fill, versus $1,055.66 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
Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Khetpal wrote 12 prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $35.38 per fill, versus $13.82 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
Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Khetpal wrote 12 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about 29% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $15.73 per fill, versus $12.77 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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Khetpal wrote 11 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 15% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $13.37 per fill, versus $8.10 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. Khetpal’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Khetpal prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Khetpal's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (48), Eliquis (48) and Metoprolol Succinate (35).
How does Dr. Khetpal's prescribing compare with other Illinois prescribers?
Of the 13 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Khetpal prescribes 13 less often than the typical Illinois prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Khetpal 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 Illinois 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.
