DIPTI CHANDRAKANT PATEL M.D
Prescription History 1982908158
Hospitalist in Charlotte, NC
What does Dr. Patel prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Patel wrote 906 Medicare prescriptions for 30 medications. The most prescribed was Furosemide, with 90 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. Patel prescribes.
Medications 30 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 North Carolina prescribers.
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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 90 prescriptions for Furosemide, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $3.11 per fill, versus $4.73 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 76 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (150). Medicare paid $3.62 per fill, versus $5.92 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 73 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 67% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $6.59 per fill, versus $12.24 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 67 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 81% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $5.66 per fill, versus $11.79 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
Cefuroxime is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 51 prescriptions for Cefuroxime, about 1.7 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $11.29 per fill, versus $14.51 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 51 prescriptions for Prednisone, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $3.43 per fill, versus $4.07 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 42 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 1.5 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $8.45 per fill, versus $9.06 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
Levofloxacin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 40 prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about 1.7 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $3.22 per fill, versus $6.29 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 35 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 38% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $417.69 per fill, versus $835.47 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 alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 35 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $7.40 per fill, versus $10.74 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 32 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $2.88 per fill, versus $7.93 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 27 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 25% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $3.67 per fill, versus $9.16 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
Metronidazole is an antibiotic that is used to treat a wide variety of infections.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 24 prescriptions for Metronidazole, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $4.71 per fill, versus $37.24 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 22 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $4.30 per fill, versus $7.79 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 20 prescriptions for Doxycycline Monohydrate, about 78% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $7.56 per fill, versus $14.93 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 19 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 13% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (146). Medicare paid $5.73 per fill, versus $9.86 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 18 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 24% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $5.52 per fill, versus $8.65 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
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 17 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 31% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $7.35 per fill, versus $14.12 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 17 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $3.30 per fill, versus $12.84 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 16 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 9% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (179). Medicare paid $5.42 per fill, versus $9.41 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 16 prescriptions for Linzess, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $543.99 per fill, versus $783.57 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 15 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $5.59 per fill, versus $20.88 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 14 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 41% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $7.03 per fill, versus $12.00 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 14 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 22% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $1.50 per fill, versus $6.24 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 14 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 11% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $4.78 per fill, versus $11.22 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 variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 13 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $3.68 per fill, versus $7.29 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 13 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 13% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $6.36 per fill, versus $15.37 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 12 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 18% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $27.85 per fill, versus $28.29 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
Dexamethasone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood/hormone disorders, allergic reactions, skin diseases, eye problems, breathing problems, bowel disorders, cancer, and immune system disorders.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 12 prescriptions for Dexamethasone, about 39% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $8.49 per fill, versus $13.79 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
This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 11 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 41% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $14.41 per fill, versus $13.56 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 Furosemide (90), Amlodipine Besylate (76) and Metoprolol Succinate (73).
How does Dr. Patel's prescribing compare with other North Carolina prescribers?
Of the 30 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Patel prescribes 3 more often than the typical North Carolina prescriber, 6 about as often and 21 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 North Carolina 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.
