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15% of this provider’s 280 patients 65 and older filled at least one prescription for a potentially inappropriate drug, compared to an average of 12%.

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Opioids

29% of this provider’s 343 patients filled at least one prescription for an opioid, compared to an average of 21%.

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Brand Name Drugs

21% of this provider’s prescriptions were for brand-name drugs, compared to an average of 21%.

Prescription Price

$66 was the average price of a prescription from this provider, compared to $80 among peers.

Prescriptions per Patient

30 is the average number of prescriptions (including refills) per patient, compared to an average of 19.

How This Provider’s Patients Compare

Doctors often say their patients are sicker or more complex than those of their peers. The measure displayed below, used by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, takes into account patients’ characteristics to estimate whether they are expected to have above-average Medicare spending. It considers patients’ age, sex, diagnoses from the past year and other factors. This provider’s score below takes into account all patients.

This Provider's History

A comparison of this provider’s prescribing in Part D since 2012. All years may not be shown if there is insufficient data.

Cost of Claims

$541K

2012

$615K

2013

$617K

2014

$670K

2015

Number of Claims

9,708

2012

10,916

2013

10,254

2014

10,215

2015

This Prescriber's Drugs

The table below list this provider’s drugs, the number of prescriptions and how many went to seniors. Drugs are ranked by volume and compared with the rank for all providers in the same specialty and state. The list below includes only those drugs for which this provider wrote 50 or more prescriptions.

					This Drug's Rank
Drug Name	Total Prescriptions Filled with Refills	Prescriptions to 65+	Patients Receiving this Drug	Category	For this Prescriber	For this Prescriber's Peers
AMLODIPINE BESYLATE Amlodipine is used alone or... + Amlodipine is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure and chest pain (angina). Source: National Library of Medicine	392 prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions	352 prescriptions.	62 patients, 18% of all patients		1	2
LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM Levothyroxine, a thyroid ho... + Levothyroxine, a thyroid hormone, is used to treat hypothyroidism, a condition where the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone. Source: National Library of Medicine	312 prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions	255 prescriptions.	53 patients, 15% of all patients		2	1
FUROSEMIDE Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure (hypertension). Source: National Library of Medicine	268 prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions	255 prescriptions.	59 patients, 17% of all patients		3	7
SIMVASTATIN Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine	268 prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions	205 prescriptions.	50 patients, 15% of all patients		3	5
PANTOPRAZOLE SODIUM Pantoprazole is used to tre... + Pantoprazole is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition in which backward flow of acid from the stomach causes heartburn and possible injury of the esophagus (the tube between the throat and stomach). Source: National Library of Medicine	233 prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions	170 prescriptions.	45 patients, 13% of all patients		5	18
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE Potassium is needed to main... + Potassium is needed to maintain good health. Source: National Library of Medicine	227 prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions	200 prescriptions.	53 patients, 15% of all patients		6	11
LOSARTAN POTASSIUM Losartan is used alone or i... + Losartan is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine	221 prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions	199 prescriptions.	41 patients, 12% of all patients		7	9
HYDROCODONE-ACETAMINOPHEN Used to relieve moderate to... + Used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine	196 prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions	104 prescriptions.	52 patients, 15% of all patients	O	8	8
LOSARTAN-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE This drug is used to treat ... + This drug is used to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine	187 prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions	163 prescriptions.	32 patients, 9% of all patients		9	41
OMEPRAZOLE Treats heartburn, stomach u... + Treats heartburn, stomach ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and conditions that cause your stomach to make too much acid, such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, endocrine tumors, and systemic mastocytosis. Source: National Library of Medicine	177 prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions	155 prescriptions.	29 patients, 8% of all patients		10	6
BISOPROLOL-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE Treats high blood pressure.... + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine	155 prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions	130 prescriptions.	31 patients, 9% of all patients		11	148
ALPRAZOLAM Treats anxiety, panic disor... + Treats anxiety, panic disorder, insomnia (trouble sleeping), and anxiety caused by depression. Source: National Library of Medicine	154 prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions	138 prescriptions.	38 patients, 11% of all patients		12	20
ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Source: National Library of Medicine	148 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	134 prescriptions.	34 patients, 10% of all patients		13	3
WARFARIN SODIUM Warfarin is used to prevent... + Warfarin is used to prevent blood clots from forming or growing larger in your blood and blood vessels. Source: National Library of Medicine	147 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	126 prescriptions.	16 patients, 5% of all patients		14	13
AMLODIPINE BESYLATE-BENAZEPRIL The combination of amlodipi... + The combination of amlodipine and benazepril is used to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine	146 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	117 prescriptions.	26 patients, 8% of all patients		15	134
MONTELUKAST SODIUM Montelukast is used to prev... + Montelukast is used to prevent wheezing, difficulty breathing, chest tightness, and coughing caused by asthma. Source: National Library of Medicine	145 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	140 prescriptions.	33 patients, 10% of all patients		16	39
GLIMEPIRIDE Treats type 2 diabetes. Use... + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine	141 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	120 prescriptions.	25 patients, 7% of all patients		17	40
ALLOPURINOL Treats gout and some kinds ... + Treats gout and some kinds of kidney stones. Source: National Library of Medicine	137 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	132 prescriptions.	20 patients, 6% of all patients		18	29
METFORMIN HCL Metformin is used alone or ... + Metformin is used alone or with other medications, including insulin, to treat type 2 diabetes (condition in which the body does not use insulin normally and, therefore, cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood). Source: National Library of Medicine	131 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	99 prescriptions.	31 patients, 9% of all patients		19	10
CITALOPRAM HBR Citalopram is used to treat... + Citalopram is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine	131 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	108 prescriptions.	25 patients, 7% of all patients		19	22
CRESTOR Lowers high levels of chole... + Lowers high levels of cholesterol and triglycerides (fats) in your blood. Source: National Library of Medicine	130 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	125 prescriptions.	20 patients, 6% of all patients		21	34
LEVOFLOXACIN Levofloxacin is used to tre... + Levofloxacin is used to treat certain infections such as pneumonia, chronic bronchitis and sinus, urinary tract, kidney, prostate (a male reproductive gland), and skin infections. Source: National Library of Medicine	115 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	98 prescriptions.	73 patients, 21% of all patients	A	22	71
LISINOPRIL Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. Source: National Library of Medicine	109 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	87 prescriptions.	28 patients, 8% of all patients		23	4
DONEPEZIL HCL Donepezil is used to treat ... + Donepezil is used to treat dementia (a brain disorder that affects the ability to remember, think clearly, communicate, and perform daily activities and may cause changes in mood and personality) associated with Alzheimer's disease (AD; a brain disease that slowly destroys the memory and the ability to think, learn, communicate and handle daily activities). Source: National Library of Medicine	103 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	103 prescriptions.	18 patients, 5% of all patients		24	30
TAMSULOSIN HCL Tamsulosin is used in men t... + Tamsulosin is used in men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) which include difficulty urinating (hesitation, dribbling, weak stream, and incomplete bladder emptying), painful urination, and urinary frequency and urgency. Source: National Library of Medicine	101 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	96 prescriptions.	25 patients, 7% of all patients		25	24
PREDNISONE Treats inflammation (swelli... + Treats inflammation (swelling), severe allergies, complications of chronic illnesses, and other medical problems. Source: National Library of Medicine	101 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	96 prescriptions.	47 patients, 14% of all patients		25	38
TRAMADOL HCL Tramadol is used to relieve... + Tramadol is used to relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine	100 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	64 prescriptions.	27 patients, 8% of all patients	O	27	17
CLOPIDOGREL Helps prevent stroke, heart... + Helps prevent stroke, heart attack, and other heart problems. Source: National Library of Medicine	97 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	83 prescriptions.	20 patients, 6% of all patients		28	26
GABAPENTIN Treats certain types of sei... + Treats certain types of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine	95 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	56 prescriptions.	19 patients, 6% of all patients		29	12
PRAVASTATIN SODIUM Pravastatin is used with di... + Pravastatin is used with diet, weight-loss, and exercise to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke and to decrease the chance that heart surgery will be needed in people who have heart disease or who are at risk of developing heart disease. Source: National Library of Medicine	93 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	93 prescriptions.	21 patients, 6% of all patients		30	21
KLOR-CON M10 Potassium is essential for ... + Potassium is essential for the proper functioning of the heart, kidneys, muscles, nerves, and digestive system. Source: National Library of Medicine	84 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	79 prescriptions.	16 patients, 5% of all patients		31	128
KLOR-CON M20 Potassium is essential for ... + Potassium is essential for the proper functioning of the heart, kidneys, muscles, nerves, and digestive system. Source: National Library of Medicine	84 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	79 prescriptions.	20 patients, 6% of all patients		31	63
QUETIAPINE FUMARATE Quetiapine is used to treat... + Quetiapine is used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia (a mental illness that causes disturbed or unusual thinking, loss of interest in life, and strong or inappropriate emotions). Source: National Library of Medicine	82 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	44 prescriptions.	14 patients, 4% of all patients	P	33	55
MELOXICAM Treats symptoms of osteoart... + Treats symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA). Source: National Library of Medicine	81 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	55 prescriptions.	14 patients, 4% of all patients		34	28
DULOXETINE HCL Duloxetine is used to treat... + Duloxetine is used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD; excessive worry and tension that disrupts daily life and lasts for 6 months or longer). Source: National Library of Medicine	79 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	74 prescriptions.	13 patients, 4% of all patients		35	37
HYDROCODONE-IBUPROFEN	78 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	62 prescriptions.	15 patients, 4% of all patients	O	36	307
CEPHALEXIN Treats bacterial infections... + Treats bacterial infections. Source: National Library of Medicine	78 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	61 prescriptions.	63 patients, 18% of all patients	A	36	93
ATENOLOL Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine	77 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	72 prescriptions.	14 patients, 4% of all patients		38	25
OXYCODONE-ACETAMINOPHEN Used to relieve moderate to... + Used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine	77 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	62 prescriptions.	13 patients, 4% of all patients	O	38	47
PROAIR HFA Treats or prevents bronchos... + Treats or prevents bronchospasm in patients with asthma, emphysema, bronchitis, and other lung diseases. Source: National Library of Medicine	76 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	52 prescriptions.	22 patients, 6% of all patients		40	45
METOCLOPRAMIDE HCL Metoclopramide is used to r... + Metoclopramide is used to relieve heartburn and speed the healing of ulcers and sores in the esophagus (tube that connects the mouth to the stomach) in people who have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD; condition in which backward flow of acid from the stomach causes heartburn and injury of the esophagus) that did not get better with other treatments. Source: National Library of Medicine	73 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	68 prescriptions.	16 patients, 5% of all patients		41	143
MIRTAZAPINE Treats depression. + Treats depression. Source: National Library of Medicine	73 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	73 prescriptions.	11 patients, 3% of all patients		41	46
ESCITALOPRAM OXALATE Escitalopram is used to tre... + Escitalopram is used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder (excessive worry and tension that disrupts daily life and lasts for 6 months or longer). Source: National Library of Medicine	70 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	65 prescriptions.	13 patients, 4% of all patients		43	31
DICLOFENAC SODIUM Diclofenac is used to relie... + Diclofenac is used to relieve pain, tenderness, swelling, and stiffness caused by osteoarthritis (arthritis caused by a breakdown of the lining of the joints), rheumatoid arthritis (arthritis caused by swelling of the lining of the joints), and ankylosing spondylitis (arthritis that mainly affects the spine). Source: National Library of Medicine	67 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	55 prescriptions.	14 patients, 4% of all patients		44	129
TRAZODONE HCL Trazodone is used to treat ... + Trazodone is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine	66 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	39 prescriptions.	<11		45	32
METOPROLOL SUCCINATE Metoprolol is used alone or... + Metoprolol is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine	66 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	53 prescriptions.	11 patients, 3% of all patients		45	16
PRADAXA Used to treat deep vein thr... + Used to treat deep vein thrombosis (DVT; a blood clot, usually in the leg) and pulmonary embolism (PE; a blood clot in the lung) in patients who have been treated with an injectable anticoagulant (''blood thinner''). Source: National Library of Medicine	65 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	60 prescriptions.	<11		47	239
METHYLPREDNISOLONE Treats asthma, allergic rea... + Treats asthma, allergic reactions, inflammation, flare-ups of ongoing illnesses, and many other medical problems. Source: National Library of Medicine	64 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	59 prescriptions.	47 patients, 14% of all patients		48	144
SOTALOL Treats an irregular heartbe... + Treats an irregular heartbeat. Source: National Library of Medicine	62 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	50 prescriptions.	<11		49	163
NAMENDA XR Used to treat the symptoms ... + Used to treat the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Source: National Library of Medicine	62 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	62 prescriptions.	<11		49	50
CIPROFLOXACIN HCL Ciprofloxacin is used to tr... + Ciprofloxacin is used to treat or prevent certain infections caused by bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine	60 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	49 prescriptions.	41 patients, 12% of all patients	A	51	65
TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE Triamcinolone is used to tr... + Triamcinolone is used to treat the itching, redness, dryness, crusting, scaling, inflammation, and discomfort of various skin conditions. Source: National Library of Medicine	57 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	42 prescriptions.	25 patients, 7% of all patients		52	120
AMIODARONE HCL Amiodarone is used to treat... + Amiodarone is used to treat and prevent certain types of serious, life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias (a certain type of abnormal heart rhythm when other medications did not help or could not be tolerated. Source: National Library of Medicine	57 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	52 prescriptions.	12 patients, 3% of all patients		52	127
PRAMIPEXOLE DIHYDROCHLORIDE Pramipexole is used alone o... + Pramipexole is used alone or with other medications to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease (PD; a disorder of the nervous system that causes difficulties with movement, muscle control, and balance), including shaking of parts of the body, stiffness, slowed movements, and problems with balance. Source: National Library of Medicine	53 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	40 prescriptions.	<11		54	117
BENAZEPRIL HCL Benazepril is used alone or... + Benazepril is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine	51 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	34 prescriptions.	<11		55	91
CARVEDILOL Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and congestive heart failure (CHF). Source: National Library of Medicine	50 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	45 prescriptions.	13 patients, 4% of all patients		56	19
OXYBUTYNIN CHLORIDE Oxybutynin is used to contr... + Oxybutynin is used to control urgent, frequent, or uncontrolled urination in people who have overactive bladder (a condition in which the bladder muscles have uncontrollable spasms), spina bifida (a disability that occurs when the spinal cord does not close properly before birth), or other conditions that affect the bladder muscles. Source: National Library of Medicine	50 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	50 prescriptions.	<11		56	75

About This Data

Prescribing data from Medicare’s prescription drug benefit, known as Part D, was compiled and released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the federal agency that oversees the program. The data for 2015 includes more than 1.4 billion prescriptions written by nearly 1.4 million doctors, nurses and other providers. This database lists about 447,000 of those providers who wrote 50 or more prescriptions for at least one drug that year. More than three-fourths of these prescriptions went to patients 65 and older; the rest were for disabled patients. Methodology »

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No comparisons are shown if there are fewer than 20 prescribers in the state share this specialty.
Comparisons do not take into account the medical conditions of patients. Medications for certain conditions do not have generic alternatives, so patients would receive more expensive brand name drugs.
This provider's address and specialty information was last updated on Oct. 24, 2013.
Comparisons are based on each provider’s current address, not necessarily where he or she worked during the time period covered in this database.
In rare circumstances, providers' prescription tallies may be inflated. Sometimes providers are credited with prescriptions written by colleagues (this happens in long-term care facilities) or are victims of fraud involving theft of their provider number.

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KAMRAN SHAHZADA M.D.

Arkansas city | Kansas | 67005

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