DR. UMESH HANSRAJ GHEEWALA M.D.
Prescription History 1982608568
Internal Medicine in San Mateo, CA
What does Dr. Gheewala prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Gheewala wrote 155 Medicare prescriptions for 8 medications. The most prescribed was Mupirocin, with 33 prescriptions for 32 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. Gheewala prescribes.
Medications 8 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
Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Gheewala wrote 33 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $9.39 per fill, versus $7.89 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
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Gheewala wrote 23 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 40% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $17.32 per fill, versus $28.70 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
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 California prescribers
Dr. Gheewala wrote 23 prescriptions for Prednisone, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $5.39 per fill, versus $5.64 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.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Gheewala wrote 19 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 64% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $7.35 per fill, versus $7.62 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 California prescribers
Dr. Gheewala wrote 18 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 36% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $22.30 per fill, versus $15.10 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 California prescribers
Dr. Gheewala wrote 15 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $12.27 per fill, versus $9.18 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Gheewala wrote 13 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 34% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $6.29 per fill, versus $4.49 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 scabies, a condition caused by tiny insects called mites that infest and irritate your skin.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Gheewala wrote 11 prescriptions for Permethrin, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $26.39 per fill, versus $63.93 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. Gheewala’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Gheewala prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Gheewala's most prescribed medications were Mupirocin (33), Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (23) and Prednisone (23).
How does Dr. Gheewala's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 8 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Gheewala prescribes 1 about as often than the typical California prescriber and 7 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Gheewala 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.
