DR. CHIDINMA P AMAKIRI DO
Prescription History 1962039255
Internal Medicine in Dallas, TX
What does Dr. Amakiri prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Amakiri wrote 632 Medicare prescriptions for 26 medications. The most prescribed was Amlodipine Besylate, with 60 prescriptions for 30 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. Amakiri prescribes.
Medications 26 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Amakiri wrote 60 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $5.12 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
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. Amakiri wrote 54 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 30% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (180). Medicare paid $8.87 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
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. Amakiri wrote 53 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (122). Medicare paid $9.66 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Amakiri wrote 51 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 34% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (150). Medicare paid $16.23 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. Amakiri wrote 42 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 38% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (111). Medicare paid $7.35 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Amakiri wrote 31 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 29% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $6.94 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
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. Amakiri wrote 29 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $9.72 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Amakiri wrote 24 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 35% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $10.66 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Amakiri wrote 24 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 36% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $6.18 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Amakiri wrote 21 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 33% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $3.81 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 mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Amakiri wrote 21 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 34% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $48.70 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
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. Amakiri wrote 21 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 41% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $7.11 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 anxiety.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Amakiri wrote 20 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $2.01 per fill, versus $6.76 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. Amakiri wrote 17 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 21% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $16.24 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
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. Amakiri wrote 17 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 29% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $7.66 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, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Amakiri wrote 16 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $7.71 per fill, versus $10.79 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Amakiri wrote 15 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 29% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $20.03 per fill, versus $8.44 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
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. Amakiri wrote 15 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 27% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $16.32 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
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. Amakiri wrote 14 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 18% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $1.87 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Amakiri wrote 14 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 14% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $11.22 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Amakiri wrote 14 prescriptions for Synthroid, about 35% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $65.67 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Amakiri wrote 13 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about 23% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $516.07 per fill, versus $860.45 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Amakiri wrote 12 prescriptions for Acetaminophen-Codeine, about 26% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $16.62 per fill, versus $16.04 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. Amakiri wrote 12 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 19% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $7.13 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Amakiri wrote 11 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 27% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $1.92 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
This medication is an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Amakiri wrote 11 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about 38% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $11.14 per fill, versus $17.68 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. Amakiri’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Amakiri prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Amakiri's most prescribed medications were Amlodipine Besylate (60), Atorvastatin Calcium (54) and Rosuvastatin Calcium (53).
How does Dr. Amakiri's prescribing compare with other Texas prescribers?
Of the 26 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Amakiri prescribes 26 less often than the typical Texas prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Amakiri 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.
