PREETHAM VENKATESWARAN MD
Prescription History 1053938845
Internal Medicine in Flint, MI
What does Dr. Venkateswaran prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Venkateswaran wrote 118 Medicare prescriptions for 8 medications. The most prescribed was Methylprednisolone, with 21 prescriptions for 21 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. Venkateswaran prescribes.
Medications 8 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
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Venkateswaran wrote 21 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $9.50 per fill, versus $6.14 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
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Venkateswaran wrote 20 prescriptions for Prednisone, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $2.39 per fill, versus $4.15 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 combination medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Venkateswaran wrote 14 prescriptions for Ampicillin-Sulbactam, about 61% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $51.27 per fill, versus $144.89 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
Levofloxacin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Venkateswaran wrote 14 prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $5.20 per fill, versus $5.75 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
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).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Venkateswaran wrote 13 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 23% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $5.70 per fill, versus $17.04 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Venkateswaran wrote 13 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 20% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $5.99 per fill, versus $16.93 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
Ticagrelor is used along with low-dose aspirin to help prevent heart attack and stroke in people with a history of heart disease, stroke, or at increased risk for heart disease or stroke (for example, due to diabetes, history of transient ischemic attack-TIA).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Venkateswaran wrote 12 prescriptions for Brilinta, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $433.48 per fill, versus $639.26 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
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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Venkateswaran wrote 11 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 13% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $527.08 per fill, versus $945.56 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. Venkateswaran’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Venkateswaran prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Venkateswaran's most prescribed medications were Methylprednisolone (21), Prednisone (20) and Ampicillin-Sulbactam (14).
How does Dr. Venkateswaran's prescribing compare with other Michigan prescribers?
Of the 8 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Venkateswaran prescribes 8 less often than the typical Michigan prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Venkateswaran 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.
