MAULI MAHENDRA PATEL MD, MSC
Prescription History 1992490742
Internal Medicine in Grand Rapids, MI
What does Dr. Patel prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Patel wrote 162 Medicare prescriptions for 10 medications. The most prescribed was Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (albuterol sulfate), with 28 prescriptions.
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 10 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 Michigan prescribers.
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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 28 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $36.91 per fill, versus $35.99 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 27 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 22% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $8.47 per fill, versus $8.52 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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 19 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 18% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (105). Medicare paid $8.48 per fill, versus $14.15 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 16 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 17% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (94). Medicare paid $10.15 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 14 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 10% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (135). Medicare paid $7.25 per fill, versus $7.48 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
Lovastatin 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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 12 prescriptions for Lovastatin, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $6.88 per fill, versus $12.65 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
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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 12 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 16% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $6.52 per fill, versus $10.64 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 muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 12 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 30% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $10.05 per fill, versus $11.35 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 to treat anxiety.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 11 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 25% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $7.94 per fill, versus $14.80 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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 11 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 25% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $92.17 per fill, versus $143.26 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 Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (28), Lisinopril (27) and Omeprazole (19).
How does Dr. Patel's prescribing compare with other Michigan prescribers?
Of the 10 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Patel prescribes 10 less often than the typical Michigan prescriber. 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 Michigan 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.
