SHEENA PILLAI
Prescription History 1063974483
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation in San Francisco, CA
What does Sheena Pillai prescribe?
In 2024, Sheena Pillai wrote 95 Medicare prescriptions for 5 medications. The most prescribed was Emgality Pen (galcanezumab-gnlm), with 29 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 Sheena Pillai prescribes.
Medications 5 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
This medication is used to help prevent migraine.
Compared with California prescribers
Sheena Pillai wrote 29 prescriptions for Emgality Pen, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $803.50 per fill, versus $815.32 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
Rizatriptan is used to treat migraines.
Compared with California prescribers
Sheena Pillai wrote 26 prescriptions for Rizatriptan, about 1.3 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $12.99 per fill, versus $16.71 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 prevent migraines.
Compared with California prescribers
Sheena Pillai wrote 15 prescriptions for Qulipta, about 65% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $1,042.21 per fill, versus $1,221.31 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
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with California prescribers
Sheena Pillai wrote 14 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about 25% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $16.78 per fill, versus $29.89 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
Candesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Sheena Pillai wrote 11 prescriptions for Candesartan Cilexetil, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $217.24 per fill, versus $71.00 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Sheena Pillai’s prescriptions
What does Sheena Pillai prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Sheena Pillai's most prescribed medications were Emgality Pen (29), Rizatriptan (26) and Qulipta (15).
How does Sheena Pillai's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 5 medications with a state comparison, Sheena Pillai prescribes 1 more often than the typical California prescriber, 1 about as often and 3 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Sheena Pillai 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.
