SHWETA KHANKARI M.D.
Prescription History 1992970800
Internal Medicine in Palo Alto, CA
What does Dr. Khankari prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Khankari wrote 452 Medicare prescriptions for 15 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 126 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. Khankari prescribes.
Medications 15 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. Khankari wrote 126 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 62% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (202). Medicare paid $10.37 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. Khankari wrote 66 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (121). Medicare paid $10.00 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. Khankari wrote 52 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 37% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (141). Medicare paid $7.41 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Khankari wrote 29 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 23% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $19.38 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Khankari wrote 27 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 35% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $14.68 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Khankari wrote 25 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 31% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $20.32 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
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 California prescribers
Dr. Khankari wrote 21 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 29% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $1,193.82 per fill, versus $923.33 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. Khankari wrote 19 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 19% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $5.05 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Khankari wrote 15 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 34% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $9.29 per fill, versus $6.02 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Khankari wrote 13 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 26% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $7.64 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Khankari wrote 12 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 19% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $6.24 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
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Khankari wrote 12 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 28% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $7.82 per fill, versus $6.52 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
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. Khankari wrote 12 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 12% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $6.93 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
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. Khankari wrote 12 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 19% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $13.03 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Khankari wrote 11 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 13% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $19.28 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.
Questions about Dr. Khankari’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Khankari prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Khankari's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (126), Losartan Potassium (66) and Amlodipine Besylate (52).
How does Dr. Khankari's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 15 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Khankari prescribes 15 less often than the typical California prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Khankari 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.
