SHAHEEN JAWAHAR MD
Prescription History 1982931598
Internal Medicine in Tracy, CA
What does Dr. Jawahar prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Jawahar wrote 1,233 Medicare prescriptions for 38 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 135 prescriptions for 54 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. Jawahar prescribes.
Medications 38 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other California prescribers.
What it is used for
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 California prescribers
Dr. Jawahar wrote 135 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 67% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (202). Medicare paid $12.47 per fill, versus $10.47 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Jawahar wrote 108 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 89% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (121). Medicare paid $14.78 per fill, versus $10.35 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Jawahar wrote 89 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 63% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (141). Medicare paid $12.67 per fill, versus $7.08 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Jawahar wrote 74 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 76% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $12.54 per fill, versus $8.30 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Jawahar wrote 66 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $18.03 per fill, versus $13.30 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Jawahar wrote 62 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 77% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $25.47 per fill, versus $15.63 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Jawahar wrote 44 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 89% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $11.62 per fill, versus $9.20 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
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 California prescribers
Dr. Jawahar wrote 36 prescriptions for Furosemide, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $11.75 per fill, versus $6.39 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
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Jawahar wrote 34 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $21.51 per fill, versus $28.70 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
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 California prescribers
Dr. Jawahar wrote 33 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 33% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $10.66 per fill, versus $15.64 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Jawahar wrote 31 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $10.29 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Jawahar wrote 30 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $9.30 per fill, versus $9.93 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
Ciclesonide is used to prevent and reduce the symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Jawahar wrote 29 prescriptions for Alvesco, about 83% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $157.63 per fill, versus $143.20 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Jawahar wrote 29 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $10.64 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Jawahar wrote 28 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $7.21 per fill, versus $9.99 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Jawahar wrote 28 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 33% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $14.54 per fill, versus $15.02 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Jawahar wrote 26 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $10.59 per fill, versus $5.71 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
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Jawahar wrote 25 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $17.32 per fill, versus $15.10 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
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 California prescribers
Dr. Jawahar wrote 25 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 66% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $11.62 per fill, versus $13.25 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
Simvastatin 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 California prescribers
Dr. Jawahar wrote 25 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 40% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $11.67 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Jawahar wrote 24 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 24% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $12.53 per fill, versus $9.26 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Jawahar wrote 24 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 31% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $9.92 per fill, versus $11.26 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
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Jawahar wrote 22 prescriptions for Glipizide, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $53.51 per fill, versus $10.86 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Jawahar wrote 18 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 41% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $9.77 per fill, versus $10.39 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
This medication is used to prevent or treat gout attacks (flares).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Jawahar wrote 17 prescriptions for Colchicine, about 66% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $9.74 per fill, versus $45.46 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Jawahar wrote 16 prescriptions for Acetaminophen-Codeine, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $14.26 per fill, versus $17.48 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
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 California prescribers
Dr. Jawahar wrote 15 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 28% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $11.15 per fill, versus $12.66 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Jawahar wrote 15 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 26% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $615.86 per fill, versus $933.82 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Jawahar wrote 14 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 23% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $9.80 per fill, versus $9.65 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Jawahar wrote 14 prescriptions for Baclofen, about 33% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $7.06 per fill, versus $14.75 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
This medication is used along with regular tooth brushing/flossing to treat gingivitis, a gum disease that causes red, swollen, and easily bleeding gums.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Jawahar wrote 13 prescriptions for Chlorhexidine Gluconate, about 32% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $21.32 per fill, versus $8.17 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Jawahar wrote 13 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 33% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $11.67 per fill, versus $10.59 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 California prescribers
Dr. Jawahar wrote 13 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 15% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $10.13 per fill, versus $14.23 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 California prescribers
Dr. Jawahar wrote 13 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 30% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $12.87 per fill, versus $10.03 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
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Jawahar wrote 12 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 16% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $11.81 per fill, versus $21.39 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Jawahar wrote 11 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 20% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $740.54 per fill, versus $1,102.15 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
Dabigatran is used to prevent stroke and harmful blood clots (such as in your legs or lungs) if you have a certain type of irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Jawahar wrote 11 prescriptions for Pradaxa, about 17% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $297.75 per fill, versus $256.95 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 California prescribers
Dr. Jawahar wrote 11 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 24% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $11.25 per fill, versus $9.59 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. Jawahar’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Jawahar prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Jawahar's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (135), Losartan Potassium (108) and Amlodipine Besylate (89).
How does Dr. Jawahar's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 38 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Jawahar prescribes 5 about as often than the typical California prescriber and 33 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Jawahar prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the California prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
