DR. SRINIVASA RAGHAVAN MADHAVAN M.D.
Prescription History 1043566607
Internal Medicine in Fargo, ND
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. SRINIVASA RAGHAVAN MADHAVAN M.D., an active Internal Medicine specialist practicing in Fargo, ND. Our medical registry currently tracks 8 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 114 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Atorvastatin Calcium, which accounts for 20 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.
| Medication | Prescriptions (2024)Rx (2024) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other ND PrescribersVs. ND Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 20 | $7.93▼ below ND avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Atorvastatin Calcium: 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. Show more ▾ It belongs to a group of drugs known as "statins." It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. A pyrrole and heptanoic acid derivative, HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA REDUCTASE INHIBITOR (statin), and ANTICHOLESTEREMIC AGENT that is used to reduce serum levels of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B; and TRIGLYCERIDES. It is used to increase serum levels of HDL-CHOLESTEROL in the treatment of HYPERLIPIDEMIAS, and for the prevention of CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES in patients with multiple risk factors. In 2024, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 13% of the volume of the typical North Dakota prescriber of this medication (159.7). Medicare paid an average of $7.93 per fill, versus $10.14 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ND prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the ND average for this medication. 59.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,780 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Cefdinir | 17 | $10.73▼ below ND avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Cefdinir: Cefdinir is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. A third-generation oral cephalosporin antibacterial agent that is used to treat bacterial infections of the respiratory tract and skin. In 2024, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Cefdinir, about 73% of the volume of the typical North Dakota prescriber of this medication (23.1). Medicare paid an average of $10.73 per fill, versus $15.21 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ND prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the ND average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 94 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 15 | $2.76▼ below ND avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Pantoprazole Sodium: Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux). Show more ▾ It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. This medication relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. It helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Pantoprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). 2-pyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazole proton pump inhibitor that is used in the treatment of GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX and PEPTIC ULCER. In 2024, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 20% of the volume of the typical North Dakota prescriber of this medication (76.8). Medicare paid an average of $2.76 per fill, versus $13.07 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ND prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the ND average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 407 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 15 | $8.47▼ below ND avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Rosuvastatin Calcium: 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. Show more ▾ It belongs to a group of drugs known as "statins." It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps to prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Talk with your doctor for more details. A HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA-REDUCTASE INHIBITOR, or statin, that reduces the plasma concentrations of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B, and TRIGLYCERIDES while increasing HDL-CHOLESTEROL levels in patients with HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA and those at risk for CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES. In 2024, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 13% of the volume of the typical North Dakota prescriber of this medication (119.9). Medicare paid an average of $8.47 per fill, versus $13.85 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ND prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the ND average for this medication. 37 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,083 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 12 | $6.44 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ciprofloxacin Hcl: This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ Ciprofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for virus infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. A broad-spectrum antimicrobial carboxyfluoroquinoline. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about half the volume of the typical North Dakota prescriber of this medication (23.3). Medicare paid an average of $6.44 per fill, versus $5.57 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ND prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 73 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| ClopidogrelClopidogrel Bisulfate | 12 | $12.99 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Clopidogrel: 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). Show more ▾ It is also used with aspirin to treat new/worsening chest pain (new heart attack, unstable angina) and to keep blood vessels open and prevent blood clots after certain procedures (such as cardiac stent). Clopidogrel works by blocking platelets from sticking together and prevents them from forming harmful clots. It is an antiplatelet drug. It helps keep blood flowing smoothly in your body. A ticlopidine analog and platelet purinergic P2Y receptor antagonist that inhibits adenosine diphosphate-mediated PLATELET AGGREGATION. It is used to prevent THROMBOEMBOLISM in patients with ARTERIAL OCCLUSIVE DISEASES; MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION; STROKE; or ATRIAL FIBRILLATION. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about a quarter of the volume of the typical North Dakota prescriber of this medication (56.5). Medicare paid an average of $12.99 per fill, versus $11.44 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ND prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 651 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Losartan Potassium | 12 | $14.63 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Losartan Potassium: Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes. Show more ▾ It is also used to lower the risk of strokes in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Losartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. An antagonist of ANGIOTENSIN TYPE 1 RECEPTOR with antihypertensive activity due to the reduced pressor effect of ANGIOTENSIN II. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 11% of the volume of the typical North Dakota prescriber of this medication (114.2). Medicare paid an average of $14.63 per fill, versus $10.40 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ND prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 36 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,080 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| CefuroximeCefuroxime Axetil | 11 | $7.52▼ below ND avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Cefuroxime: Cefuroxime is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. Broad-spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic resistant to beta-lactamase. It has been proposed for infections with gram-negative and gram-positive organisms, GONORRHEA, and HAEMOPHILUS. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Cefuroxime, about a third of the volume of the typical North Dakota prescriber of this medication (27.1). Medicare paid an average of $7.52 per fill, versus $14.79 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ND prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the ND average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 52 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. SRINIVASA RAGHAVAN MADHAVAN M.D. is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2024, the most recent federal release. Figures cover prescriptions filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries only; prescriptions under private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay plans are not included. Because prescribing decisions are generally consistent across coverage types, this record offers a useful view of the overall Internal Medicine prescribing approach at this Fargo, ND practice.
Reading the costs. Drug costs are gross amounts paid to pharmacies under Part D, including both plan and beneficiary payments. They are not the price a patient pays at the pharmacy counter. Medications with fewer than 11 claims are excluded from the federal source data, and state comparisons use the average among ND prescribers of the same medication and form, shown only when at least five prescribers contribute. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
About the medication summaries. Drug use descriptions come from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard (2024), and substance definitions from Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) 2026, U.S. National Library of Medicine. They are summaries that do not contain all possible information about a medication and are not individual medical advice. Ask a health care professional about any medication and your specific health needs.
