NISARG BIPIN PATEL M.D.
Prescription History 1962745430
Hospitalist in Lebanon, PA
What does Dr. Patel prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Patel wrote 258 Medicare prescriptions for 13 medications. The most prescribed was Prednisone, with 36 prescriptions for 36 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. Patel 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 Pennsylvania prescribers.
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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 36 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 73% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $2.09 per fill, versus $4.09 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 30 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $6.86 per fill, versus $8.52 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 30 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 32% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $2.31 per fill, versus $4.95 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
Cefdinir is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 29 prescriptions for Cefdinir, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $5.41 per fill, versus $13.61 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
Bumetanide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 21 prescriptions for Bumetanide, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $14.68 per fill, versus $31.17 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 18 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 18% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $5.46 per fill, versus $13.87 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
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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 16 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 7% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (217). Medicare paid $2.96 per fill, versus $12.25 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
Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 15 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about 35% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $2.93 per fill, versus $13.57 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 used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 14 prescriptions for Doxycycline Monohydrate, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $7.31 per fill, versus $14.17 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 14 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 11% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (127). Medicare paid $7.82 per fill, versus $15.71 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 12 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 9% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (136). Medicare paid $2.11 per fill, versus $7.55 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 12 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 15% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $1.57 per fill, versus $7.17 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 11 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 11% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (104). Medicare paid $566.98 per fill, versus $796.82 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. Patel’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Patel prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Patel's most prescribed medications were Prednisone (36), Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (30) and Furosemide (30).
How does Dr. Patel's prescribing compare with other Pennsylvania prescribers?
Of the 13 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Patel prescribes 2 about as often than the typical Pennsylvania prescriber and 11 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. 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 Pennsylvania 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.
