ISAAC E. AKKAD
Prescription History 1992190813
Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology in Miami, FL
What does Isaac Akkad prescribe?
In 2024, Isaac Akkad wrote 235 Medicare prescriptions for 11 medications. The most prescribed was Clopidogrel (clopidogrel bisulfate), with 50 prescriptions for 21 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 Isaac Akkad prescribes.
Medications 11 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 Florida prescribers.
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 Florida prescribers
Isaac Akkad wrote 50 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 78% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $5.12 per fill, versus $11.00 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Isaac Akkad wrote 29 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 19% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (150). Medicare paid $2.27 per fill, versus $5.82 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
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 Florida prescribers
Isaac Akkad wrote 28 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 14% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (197). Medicare paid $3.84 per fill, versus $9.21 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 Florida prescribers
Isaac Akkad wrote 23 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 33% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $1.76 per fill, versus $4.78 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 Florida prescribers
Isaac Akkad wrote 20 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 15% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $9.10 per fill, versus $8.87 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Isaac Akkad wrote 18 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 28% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $7.57 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Isaac Akkad wrote 17 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 16% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (105). Medicare paid $11.71 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
This medication is used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Isaac Akkad wrote 14 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $1.16 per fill, versus $8.64 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Isaac Akkad wrote 13 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 16% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $6.20 per fill, versus $11.88 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Isaac Akkad wrote 12 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 30% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $6.82 per fill, versus $8.82 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 Florida prescribers
Isaac Akkad wrote 11 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 13% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $1,089.89 per fill, versus $915.40 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Isaac Akkad’s prescriptions
What does Isaac Akkad prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Isaac Akkad's most prescribed medications were Clopidogrel (50), Amlodipine Besylate (29) and Atorvastatin Calcium (28).
How does Isaac Akkad's prescribing compare with other Florida prescribers?
Of the 11 medications with a state comparison, Isaac Akkad prescribes 1 about as often than the typical Florida prescriber and 10 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Isaac Akkad 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 Florida 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.
