VIVEK AGARWAL M.D.
Prescription History 1982918199
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Lima, OH
What does Dr. Agarwal prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Agarwal wrote 3,024 Medicare prescriptions for 39 medications. The most prescribed was Losartan Potassium, with 265 prescriptions for 96 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. Agarwal prescribes.
Medications 39 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 Ohio prescribers.
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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Agarwal wrote 265 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 2.3 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (117). Medicare paid $8.97 per fill, versus $8.81 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
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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Agarwal wrote 263 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 2.8 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $3.86 per fill, versus $4.55 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
Bumetanide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Agarwal wrote 223 prescriptions for Bumetanide, about 5.4 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $30.05 per fill, versus $31.60 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Agarwal wrote 218 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 5.3 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $10.33 per fill, versus $13.64 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Agarwal wrote 214 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (154). Medicare paid $4.63 per fill, versus $5.34 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Agarwal wrote 213 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 2.8 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $19.33 per fill, versus $20.26 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Agarwal wrote 188 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (135). Medicare paid $4.44 per fill, versus $5.77 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Agarwal wrote 179 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $6.26 per fill, versus $8.34 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
Doxazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Agarwal wrote 124 prescriptions for Doxazosin Mesylate, about 4.2 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $16.44 per fill, versus $15.49 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
Sevelamer is used to lower high blood phosphorus (phosphate) levels in patients who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Agarwal wrote 110 prescriptions for Sevelamer Carbonate, about 2.7 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $102.90 per fill, versus $181.35 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
This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Agarwal wrote 104 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about 3.6 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $7.22 per fill, versus $6.27 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Agarwal wrote 75 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $5.87 per fill, versus $8.74 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 a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Agarwal wrote 68 prescriptions for Klor-Con M20, about 3.1 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $21.94 per fill, versus $19.58 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Agarwal wrote 60 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 64% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $10.63 per fill, versus $13.87 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
This medication is used for certain patients who have symptoms of low blood pressure when standing.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Agarwal wrote 59 prescriptions for Midodrine Hcl, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $91.61 per fill, versus $70.79 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Agarwal wrote 54 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 70% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $3.32 per fill, versus $3.46 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
Sucroferric oxyhydroxide is used to lower high blood phosphate levels in people who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Agarwal wrote 53 prescriptions for Velphoro, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $2,478.56 per fill, versus $2,494.00 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
This medication is used to treat high levels of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Agarwal wrote 50 prescriptions for Lokelma, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $775.16 per fill, versus $648.89 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Agarwal wrote 40 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 74% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $3.80 per fill, versus $8.13 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
Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Agarwal wrote 36 prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $12.95 per fill, versus $14.84 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
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Agarwal wrote 35 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $31.73 per fill, versus $26.36 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Agarwal wrote 35 prescriptions for Potassium Citrate Er, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $108.50 per fill, versus $101.85 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
Metolazone is a "water pill" (diuretic) that increases the amount of urine you make, which causes your body to get rid of excess water.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Agarwal wrote 33 prescriptions for Metolazone, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $6.05 per fill, versus $17.86 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Agarwal wrote 33 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 39% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $6.03 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
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Agarwal wrote 30 prescriptions for Valsartan, about 80% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $26.78 per fill, versus $25.02 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
Calcitriol is a man-made active form of vitamin D.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Agarwal wrote 27 prescriptions for Calcitriol, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $5.93 per fill, versus $16.66 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
Lanthanum is used to lower high blood phosphate levels in people who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Agarwal wrote 26 prescriptions for Lanthanum Carbonate, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $559.73 per fill, versus $785.60 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Agarwal wrote 25 prescriptions for Farxiga, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $1,058.78 per fill, versus $913.81 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
Desmopressin is used to control the amount of urine your kidneys make.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Agarwal wrote 23 prescriptions for Desmopressin Acetate, about as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $73.94 per fill, versus $65.39 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
Torsemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Agarwal wrote 22 prescriptions for Torsemide, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $14.66 per fill, versus $17.18 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
Lanthanum is used to lower high blood phosphate levels in people who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Fewer than five Ohio prescribers wrote this medication, so there is no state comparison.
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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Agarwal wrote 20 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 16% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $7.79 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
This medication is used to treat a high level of potassium in your blood.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Agarwal wrote 18 prescriptions for Veltassa, about 87% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $999.65 per fill, versus $1,014.06 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
Calcium acetate is used to prevent high blood phosphate levels in patients who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Agarwal wrote 17 prescriptions for Calcium Acetate, about 60% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $45.52 per fill, versus $65.66 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 two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Agarwal wrote 16 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $1.48 per fill, versus $5.02 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
Minoxidil is used with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Agarwal wrote 13 prescriptions for Minoxidil, about 37% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $33.31 per fill, versus $9.34 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
Vitamin D (ergocalciferol-D2, cholecalciferol-D3, alfacalcidol) is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps your body absorb calcium and phosphorus.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Agarwal wrote 12 prescriptions for Vitamin D2, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $7.14 per fill, versus $9.64 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 variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Agarwal wrote 11 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about 38% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $0.99 per fill, versus $6.44 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Agarwal wrote 11 prescriptions for Klor-Con M10, about 66% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $9.37 per fill, versus $15.83 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. Agarwal’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Agarwal prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Agarwal's most prescribed medications were Losartan Potassium (265), Furosemide (263) and Bumetanide (223).
How does Dr. Agarwal's prescribing compare with other Ohio prescribers?
Of the 38 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Agarwal prescribes 19 more often than the typical Ohio prescriber, 5 about as often and 14 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Agarwal 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 Ohio 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.
