DR. MEDHAVANI DHRUV CHANDRA MD
Prescription History 1003428343
Internal Medicine - Sleep Medicine in Madison, WI
What does Dr. Chandra prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Chandra wrote 85 Medicare prescriptions for 7 medications. The most prescribed was Montelukast Sodium, with 16 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. Chandra prescribes.
Medications 7 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 Wisconsin prescribers.
What it is used for
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Chandra wrote 16 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 34% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $13.36 per fill, versus $11.02 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Chandra wrote 13 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 9% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (153). Medicare paid $14.96 per fill, versus $10.75 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
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 Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Chandra wrote 12 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 14% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $500.01 per fill, versus $901.68 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
Carbamazepine is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Chandra wrote 11 prescriptions for Carbamazepine, about half as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $74.47 per fill, versus $57.15 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Chandra wrote 11 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 18% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $26.42 per fill, versus $18.49 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 Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Chandra wrote 11 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 13% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $5.02 per fill, versus $8.75 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Chandra wrote 11 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 13% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $20.48 per fill, versus $15.06 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. Chandra’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Chandra prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Chandra's most prescribed medications were Montelukast Sodium (16), Levothyroxine Sodium (13) and Eliquis (12).
How does Dr. Chandra's prescribing compare with other Wisconsin prescribers?
Of the 7 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Chandra prescribes 7 less often than the typical Wisconsin prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Chandra 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 Wisconsin 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.
