ABDEL HAMID ABD EL SHAFY
Prescription History 1972917821
Internal Medicine in Brooklyn, NY

Active since June 19, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
6905 18TH AVE FL 2, BROOKLYN, NY 11204(951) 818-0280 Get Directions

NPPES record last updated: February 6, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 6, 2019, May 25, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

Medicare Part D Prescription History

Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for ABDEL HAMID ABD EL SHAFY, an active Internal Medicine specialist practicing in Brooklyn, NY. Our medical registry currently tracks 15 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 358 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Pantoprazole Sodium, which accounts for 66 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.

15
Medications
358
Total Claims
394
30-Day Fills
Pantoprazole Sodium
Most Prescribed · 66 claims
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15 medications · 2023 Medicare Part D
Medicare Part D medications prescribed by ABDEL HAMID ABD EL SHAFY in 2023, with claim volumes, costs, and NY state comparisons
Medication Claims 30-Day Fills Days Supply Cost / Claim Utilization vs NY Avg

Utilization: claims vs the average NY prescriber

This provider
66
NY average
66.0

Averages are among NY prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NY average

This provider
$11.85
NY average
$17.75

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NY average for this medication.

74.1
30-Day Fills
2,222
Days Supply

About Pantoprazole Sodium: Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux). Show more ▾

It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. This medication relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. It helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Pantoprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). 2-pyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazole proton pump inhibitor that is used in the treatment of GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX and PEPTIC ULCER.

Utilization: claims vs the average NY prescriber

This provider
37
NY average
180.0

Averages are among NY prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NY average

This provider
$8.09
NY average
$13.12

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NY average for this medication.

39.0
30-Day Fills
1,170
Days Supply

About Atorvastatin Calcium: 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. Show more ▾

It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. A pyrrole and heptanoic acid derivative, HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA REDUCTASE INHIBITOR (statin), and ANTICHOLESTEREMIC AGENT that is used to reduce serum levels of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B; and TRIGLYCERIDES. It is used to increase serum levels of HDL-CHOLESTEROL in the treatment of HYPERLIPIDEMIAS, and for the prevention of CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES in patients with multiple risk factors.

Utilization: claims vs the average NY prescriber

This provider
30
NY average
47.0

Averages are among NY prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NY average

This provider
$7.68
NY average
$4.58

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

30.0
30-Day Fills
900
Days Supply

About Famotidine: Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed. Show more ▾

This medication is also used to treat certain stomach and throat (esophagus) problems (such as erosive esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease-GERD, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as cough that doesn't go away, stomach pain, heartburn, and difficulty swallowing. Famotidine belongs to a class of drugs known as H2 blockers. This medication is also available without a prescription. It is used to prevent and treat heartburn and other symptoms caused by too much acid in the stomach (acid indigestion). If you are taking this medication for self-treatment, it is important to read the manufacturer's package instructions carefully so you know when to consult your doctor or pharmacist. A competitive histamine H2-receptor antagonist. Its main pharmacodynamic effect is the inhibition of gastric secretion.

Utilization: claims vs the average NY prescriber

This provider
29
NY average
55.0

Averages are among NY prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NY average

This provider
$9.30
NY average
$15.46

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NY average for this medication.

43.0
30-Day Fills
1,281
Days Supply

About Clopidogrel: 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). Show more ▾

It is also used with aspirin to treat new/worsening chest pain (new heart attack, unstable angina) and to keep blood vessels open and prevent blood clots after certain procedures (such as cardiac stent). Clopidogrel works by blocking platelets from sticking together and prevents them from forming harmful clots. It is an antiplatelet drug. It helps keep blood flowing smoothly in your body. A ticlopidine analog and platelet purinergic P2Y receptor antagonist that inhibits adenosine diphosphate-mediated PLATELET AGGREGATION. It is used to prevent THROMBOEMBOLISM in patients with ARTERIAL OCCLUSIVE DISEASES; MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION; STROKE; or ATRIAL FIBRILLATION.

Utilization: claims vs the average NY prescriber

This provider
29
NY average
118.0

Averages are among NY prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NY average

This provider
$13.31
NY average
$20.40

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NY average for this medication.

29.0
30-Day Fills
870
Days Supply

About Metoprolol Succinate: This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure. Show more ▾

Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body (such as epinephrine) that affect the heart and blood vessels. This lowers heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A selective adrenergic beta-1 blocking agent that is commonly used to treat ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; and CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS.

Utilization: claims vs the average NY prescriber

This provider
27
NY average
40.0

Averages are among NY prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NY average

This provider
$18.72
NY average
$20.27

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NY average for this medication.

27.0
30-Day Fills
810
Days Supply

About Hydralazine Hcl: Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾

Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Hydralazine is called a vasodilator. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow through the body more easily.

Utilization: claims vs the average NY prescriber

This provider
24
NY average
145.0

Averages are among NY prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NY average

This provider
$3.98
NY average
$7.83

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NY average for this medication.

32.0
30-Day Fills
960
Days Supply

About Amlodipine Besylate: Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾

Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Amlodipine belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Amlodipine is also used to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina). It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease the frequency of angina attacks. It should not be used to treat attacks of chest pain when they occur. Use other medications (such as sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve attacks of chest pain as directed by your doctor. A long-acting dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. It is effective in the treatment of ANGINA PECTORIS and HYPERTENSION.

Utilization: claims vs the average NY prescriber

This provider
19
NY average
29.0

Averages are among NY prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NY average

This provider
$9.57
NY average
$25.09

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NY average for this medication.

19.0
30-Day Fills
97
Days Supply

About Cefuroxime: Cefuroxime is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾

This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. A cephalosporin antibiotic.

Utilization: claims vs the average NY prescriber

This provider
19
NY average
36.0

Averages are among NY prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NY average

This provider
$7.19
NY average
$41.60

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NY average for this medication.

19.0
30-Day Fills
570
Days Supply

About Valsartan: Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Show more ▾

It is also used to improve the chance of living longer after a heart attack. In people with heart failure, it may also lower the chance of having to go to the hospital for heart failure. Valsartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. A tetrazole derivative and ANGIOTENSIN II TYPE 1 RECEPTOR BLOCKER that is used to treat HYPERTENSION.

Utilization: claims vs the average NY prescriber

This provider
15
NY average
44.0

Averages are among NY prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NY average

This provider
$2.10
NY average
$6.20

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NY average for this medication.

15.0
30-Day Fills
92
Days Supply

About Prednisone: Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾

Prednisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions. A synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from CORTISONE. It is biologically inert and converted to PREDNISOLONE in the liver.

Utilization: claims vs the average NY prescriber

This provider
14
NY average
72.0

Averages are among NY prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NY average

This provider
$2.44
NY average
$6.06

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NY average for this medication.

14.0
30-Day Fills
372
Days Supply

About Furosemide: Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. Show more ▾

This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, and abdomen. This drug is also used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Furosemide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt. A benzoic-sulfonamide-furan. It is a diuretic with fast onset and short duration that is used for EDEMA and chronic RENAL INSUFFICIENCY.

Utilization: claims vs the average NY prescriber

This provider
14
NY average
91.0

Averages are among NY prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NY average

This provider
$5.30
NY average
$7.67

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NY average for this medication.

14.0
30-Day Fills
420
Days Supply

About Lisinopril: Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾

Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat heart failure and to improve survival after a heart attack. Lisinopril belongs to a class of drugs known as ACE inhibitors. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. One of the ANGIOTENSIN-CONVERTING ENZYME INHIBITORS (ACE inhibitors), orally active, that has been used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure.

Utilization: claims vs the average NY prescriber

This provider
13
NY average
33.0

Averages are among NY prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NY average

This provider
$58.57
NY average
$45.08

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

15.0
30-Day Fills
450
Days Supply

About Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd): Diltiazem is used to prevent chest pain (angina). Show more ▾

It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease how often you may get angina attacks. Diltiazem is called a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels in the body and heart and lowers the heart rate. Blood can flow more easily and your heart works less hard to pump blood.

Utilization: claims vs the average NY prescriber

This provider
11
NY average
25.0

Averages are among NY prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NY average

This provider
$8.37
NY average
$12.45

This provider's average cost per claim is below the NY average for this medication.

11.0
30-Day Fills
60
Days Supply

About Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass: Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾

It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. A fixed-ratio combination of amoxicillin trihydrate and potassium clavulanate.

Utilization: claims vs the average NY prescriber

This provider
11
NY average
106.0

Averages are among NY prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the NY average

This provider
$11.38
NY average
$11.17

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

13.0
30-Day Fills
390
Days Supply

About Losartan Potassium: Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes. Show more ▾

It is also used to lower the risk of strokes in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Losartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. An antagonist of ANGIOTENSIN TYPE 1 RECEPTOR with antihypertensive activity due to the reduced pressor effect of ANGIOTENSIN II.

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Top Prescribed= this provider's 5 highest-utilization medications. Above Avg. Typical Below Avg.= utilization vs the average NY prescriber of the same drug; volume reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.Green cost= below the NY average cost per claim.

About this data. The prescription history for ABDEL HAMID ABD EL SHAFY is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2023, the most recent federal release. Figures cover prescriptions filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries only; prescriptions under private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay plans are not included. Because prescribing decisions are generally consistent across coverage types, this record offers a useful view of the overall Internal Medicine prescribing approach at this Brooklyn, NY practice.

Reading the costs. Drug costs are gross amounts paid to pharmacies under Part D, including both plan and beneficiary payments. They are not the price a patient pays at the pharmacy counter. Medications with fewer than 11 claims are excluded from the federal source data, and state comparisons use the average volume among NY prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.