DR. ANJUM IQBAL MD
Prescription History 1982699021
Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine in Albany, NY
What does Dr. Iqbal prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Iqbal wrote 406 Medicare prescriptions for 8 medications. The most prescribed was Gabapentin, with 181 prescriptions for 64 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. Iqbal 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 New York prescribers.
What it is used for
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Iqbal wrote 181 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 2.2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $8.84 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Iqbal wrote 54 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $17.17 per fill, versus $23.60 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Iqbal wrote 51 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $3.41 per fill, versus $3.65 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 nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Iqbal wrote 46 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $29.45 per fill, versus $24.33 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Iqbal wrote 35 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $4.15 per fill, versus $7.82 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
Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Iqbal wrote 15 prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about 28% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $41.34 per fill, versus $31.52 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Iqbal wrote 13 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 13% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $7.44 per fill, versus $11.48 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Iqbal wrote 11 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 9% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $50.96 per fill, versus $14.37 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. Iqbal’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Iqbal prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Iqbal's most prescribed medications were Gabapentin (181), Duloxetine Hcl (54) and Meloxicam (51).
How does Dr. Iqbal's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 8 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Iqbal prescribes 1 more often than the typical New York prescriber, 4 about as often and 3 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Iqbal 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 New York 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.
