DR. RINAL PATEL MD
Prescription History 1982918025
Internal Medicine in Houston, TX
What does Dr. Patel prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Patel wrote 4,375 Medicare prescriptions for 104 medications. The most prescribed was Levothyroxine Sodium, with 353 prescriptions for 63 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 104 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 Texas prescribers.
What it is used for
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 353 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (150). Medicare paid $10.26 per fill, versus $10.05 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 177 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $8.72 per fill, versus $7.22 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 177 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 2.7 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $1,796.58 per fill, versus $1,293.82 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
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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 155 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $306.68 per fill, versus $870.72 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 146 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 81% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (180). Medicare paid $17.55 per fill, versus $9.48 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 145 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $17.62 per fill, versus $15.87 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
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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 136 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $10.24 per fill, versus $5.09 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
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 101 prescriptions for Glipizide, about 2.7 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $8.52 per fill, versus $9.42 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
Tirzepatide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 100 prescriptions for Mounjaro, about 2 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $1,951.37 per fill, versus $1,267.11 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 99 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 2.8 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $178.94 per fill, versus $135.60 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
Insulin degludec is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 97 prescriptions for Tresiba Flextouch U-200, about 3.1 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $1,022.66 per fill, versus $1,059.64 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 96 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $1,253.43 per fill, versus $1,092.03 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 83 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 62% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $10.77 per fill, versus $6.07 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 74 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 69% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $11.25 per fill, versus $7.09 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 70 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 63% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (111). Medicare paid $19.45 per fill, versus $9.74 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 69 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $13.15 per fill, versus $8.61 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
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 66 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (120). Medicare paid $25.39 per fill, versus $25.16 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 66 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $31.70 per fill, versus $19.94 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
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 65 prescriptions for Glipizide Er, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $8.25 per fill, versus $13.48 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
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 65 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $29.05 per fill, versus $29.92 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 used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 58 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $15.00 per fill, versus $10.58 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 55 prescriptions for Farxiga, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $1,555.62 per fill, versus $985.01 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 54 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 67% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $26.58 per fill, versus $11.71 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
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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 52 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (122). Medicare paid $27.73 per fill, versus $13.19 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
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).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 50 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 78% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $23.24 per fill, versus $11.09 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 48 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $16.00 per fill, versus $9.03 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 46 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 79% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $11.28 per fill, versus $6.73 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
Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 46 prescriptions for Trulicity, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $1,820.65 per fill, versus $1,393.87 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 43 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $37.17 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 42 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $16.58 per fill, versus $8.22 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
Methimazole is used to treat overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 41 prescriptions for Methimazole, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $10.44 per fill, versus $10.85 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 combination medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 40 prescriptions for Carbidopa-Levodopa, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $43.01 per fill, versus $27.39 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
Insulin lispro is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 39 prescriptions for Humalog Kwikpen U-100, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $281.36 per fill, versus $255.26 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 37 prescriptions for Ultra-Fine Short Pen Needle, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $97.61 per fill, versus $93.74 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 36 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 69% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $29.97 per fill, versus $23.99 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 laxative used to treat constipation.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 36 prescriptions for Lactulose, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $29.24 per fill, versus $27.16 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 35 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $7.28 per fill, versus $4.50 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 34 prescriptions for Basaglar Kwikpen U-100, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $715.62 per fill, versus $378.20 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
Insulin lispro is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 33 prescriptions for Insulin Lispro Kwikpen U-100, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $109.50 per fill, versus $198.53 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 schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 33 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 66% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $28.01 per fill, versus $18.12 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
This medication is a combination of 2 drugs: dapagliflozin and metformin.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 32 prescriptions for Xigduo Xr, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $800.62 per fill, versus $993.30 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 31 prescriptions for Nano 2nd Gen Pen Needle, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $108.76 per fill, versus $97.88 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
Insulin aspart is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 31 prescriptions for Novolog Flexpen, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $369.00 per fill, versus $233.34 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 mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 31 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $19.59 per fill, versus $19.18 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
Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 30 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 66% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $487.20 per fill, versus $943.32 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 seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 29 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $49.79 per fill, versus $37.30 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
Pioglitazone is a diabetes drug (thiazolidinedione-type, also called "glitazones") used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 29 prescriptions for Pioglitazone Hcl, about 67% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $7.77 per fill, versus $12.62 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 29 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $15.63 per fill, versus $9.11 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 28 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 40% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $21.48 per fill, versus $12.48 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 28 prescriptions for Finasteride, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $30.36 per fill, versus $13.02 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
Latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 27 prescriptions for Latanoprost, about 17% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (162). Medicare paid $28.81 per fill, versus $10.84 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
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 26 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $24.48 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 26 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 70% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $51.56 per fill, versus $10.79 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
Glimepiride is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 26 prescriptions for Glimepiride, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $4.20 per fill, versus $8.72 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 25 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about 83% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $20.14 per fill, versus $12.56 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 24 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $27.67 per fill, versus $4.63 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 24 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $8.14 per fill, versus $9.50 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 24 prescriptions for Synthroid, about 60% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $66.83 per fill, versus $68.20 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 bladder problems (overactive bladder, neurogenic detrusor overactivity).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 22 prescriptions for Myrbetriq, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $229.75 per fill, versus $682.81 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
Insulin detemir is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 21 prescriptions for Levemir Flexpen, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $364.76 per fill, versus $227.38 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
Bimatoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 21 prescriptions for Lumigan, about 31% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $306.87 per fill, versus $493.39 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
Nebivolol is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 21 prescriptions for Nebivolol Hcl, about 70% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $26.80 per fill, versus $54.40 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 an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 21 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about 72% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $40.51 per fill, versus $17.68 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 skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 21 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $10.47 per fill, versus $10.54 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 20 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 38% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $14.82 per fill, versus $8.44 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
Cinacalcet is used to treat increased amounts of a certain hormone (parathyroid) in people with long-term kidney disease who are on dialysis.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 18 prescriptions for Cinacalcet Hcl, about 64% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $415.85 per fill, versus $265.18 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 17 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $51.87 per fill, versus $24.94 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 product is used to treat and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD which includes bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 17 prescriptions for Ipratropium-Albuterol, about 36% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $31.88 per fill, versus $28.55 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
Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 17 prescriptions for Januvia, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $1,112.42 per fill, versus $1,016.43 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
Liothyronine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 17 prescriptions for Liothyronine Sodium, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $16.88 per fill, versus $41.68 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 combination of 2 drugs: empagliflozin and metformin.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 17 prescriptions for Synjardy Xr, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $1,405.68 per fill, versus $1,089.13 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
Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 16 prescriptions for Fluconazole, about 70% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $28.93 per fill, versus $10.82 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 16 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 16% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $36.14 per fill, versus $14.00 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 16 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 23% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $22.92 per fill, versus $10.85 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 16 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 34% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $10.00 per fill, versus $3.54 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 types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as recurrent ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 15 prescriptions for Amiodarone Hcl, about 33% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $46.69 per fill, versus $23.63 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
Combination isophane/regular insulin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 15 prescriptions for Humulin 70/30 Kwikpen, about 84% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $320.17 per fill, versus $238.69 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 14 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 36% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $27.24 per fill, versus $10.45 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
Minocycline is used to treat a wide variety of infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 14 prescriptions for Minocycline Hcl, about 38% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $29.77 per fill, versus $18.51 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
Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 14 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $15.91 per fill, versus $8.57 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 14 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 18% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (79). Medicare paid $8.82 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
Pravastatin 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 14 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 27% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $21.59 per fill, versus $13.28 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
Insulin degludec is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 14 prescriptions for Tresiba Flextouch U-100, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $688.69 per fill, versus $662.62 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
Amantadine is used to treat Parkinson's disease, as well as side effects caused by drugs (such as drug-induced extrapyramidal symptoms), chemicals, and other medical conditions.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 13 prescriptions for Amantadine, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $46.74 per fill, versus $42.93 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 13 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 24% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $20.48 per fill, versus $23.89 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 13 prescriptions for Lantus, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $146.58 per fill, versus $122.62 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
This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 13 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 25% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $18.36 per fill, versus $25.26 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 12 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 40% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $15.95 per fill, versus $9.53 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
Ceftriaxone is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 12 prescriptions for Ceftriaxone, about 39% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $56.49 per fill, versus $62.61 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 12 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 29% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $25.51 per fill, versus $12.44 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
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 12 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 31% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $22.04 per fill, versus $25.74 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
Insulin regular is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 12 prescriptions for Novolin R, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $79.33 per fill, versus $67.12 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
This is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 12 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride Er, about 37% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $16.22 per fill, versus $22.08 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 make the urine less acidic.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 12 prescriptions for Potassium Citrate Er, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $25.64 per fill, versus $88.75 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
Ramipril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 12 prescriptions for Ramipril, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $12.26 per fill, versus $11.17 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
Rivastigmine is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease and to Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 12 prescriptions for Rivastigmine, about 40% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $55.99 per fill, versus $179.48 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 12 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 20% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $8.93 per fill, versus $7.30 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 open-angle glaucoma or high fluid pressure in the eye.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 11 prescriptions for Brimonidine Tartrate, about 14% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $19.78 per fill, versus $33.03 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
Fenofibrate 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 11 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $19.73 per fill, versus $28.47 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
Fludrocortisone is a man-made form of a natural substance (glucocorticoid) made by the body.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 11 prescriptions for Fludrocortisone Acetate, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $18.84 per fill, versus $23.10 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
This combination hormone medication is used to prevent pregnancy.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 11 prescriptions for Junel Fe, about 75% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (15). Medicare paid $20.85 per fill, versus $15.35 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 11 prescriptions for Linzess, about 34% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $582.68 per fill, versus $840.42 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, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 11 prescriptions for Paroxetine Hcl, about 41% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $17.16 per fill, versus $14.29 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
This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 11 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 20% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $27.14 per fill, versus $10.81 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 Levothyroxine Sodium (353), Metformin Hcl (177) and Ozempic (177).
How does Dr. Patel's prescribing compare with other Texas prescribers?
Of the 104 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Patel prescribes 18 more often than the typical Texas prescriber, 17 about as often and 69 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 Texas 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.
