SOPHIA REBECCA BALDERMAN MD
Prescription History 1104098607
Internal Medicine - Hematology in Cleveland, OH
What does Dr. Balderman prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Balderman wrote 375 Medicare prescriptions for 16 medications. The most prescribed was Acyclovir, with 76 prescriptions for 28 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. Balderman prescribes.
Medications 16 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 Ohio prescribers.
What it is used for
Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Balderman wrote 76 prescriptions for Acyclovir, about 2.9 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $14.65 per fill, versus $16.76 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Balderman wrote 43 prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $15.97 per fill, versus $6.45 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 by people with sickle cell anemia to reduce the number of painful crises caused by the disease and to reduce the need for blood transfusions.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Balderman wrote 39 prescriptions for Hydroxyurea, about as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $12.26 per fill, versus $19.94 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
Ropeginterferon alfa-2b is used to treat a certain type of cancer (polycythemia vera).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Balderman wrote 24 prescriptions for Besremi, about as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $16,337.19 per fill, versus $14,963.42 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
Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Balderman wrote 22 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $21.28 per fill, versus $31.88 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 bone marrow disorders (myelofibrosis, polycythemia vera).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Balderman wrote 20 prescriptions for Jakafi, about 63% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $20,632.76 per fill, versus $16,032.68 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
Lenalidomide is used to treat various types of cancers.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Balderman wrote 20 prescriptions for Lenalidomide, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $17,572.78 per fill, versus $13,328.62 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 types of cancer (chronic lymphocytic leukemia-CLL, small lymphocytic lymphoma-SLL, acute myeloid leukemia-AML).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Balderman wrote 20 prescriptions for Venclexta, about 66% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $2,142.32 per fill, versus $8,467.19 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
Cyclosporine is used to prevent organ rejection in people who have received a liver, kidney, or heart transplant.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Balderman wrote 19 prescriptions for Cyclosporine Modified, about 88% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $178.07 per fill, versus $129.57 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Balderman wrote 15 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 10% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (154). Medicare paid $6.49 per fill, versus $5.34 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 low platelet levels in people who have a certain blood disorder called chronic immune (idiopathic) thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP) or who have chronic hepatitis C.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Balderman wrote 15 prescriptions for Promacta, about 80% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $37,844.77 per fill, versus $15,618.81 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 depression.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Balderman wrote 13 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 24% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $24.60 per fill, versus $19.11 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
Posaconazole is used to prevent certain fungal infections in patients who have severely weakened immune systems (such as patients who have had chemotherapy).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Balderman wrote 13 prescriptions for Posaconazole, about 67% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $1,011.44 per fill, versus $1,316.30 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 types of cancer (chronic myeloid leukemia-CML, acute lymphoblastic leukemia-ALL).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Balderman wrote 13 prescriptions for Sprycel, about 75% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $11,828.03 per fill, versus $12,511.61 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 form of tacrolimus is used on the skin to treat a skin condition called eczema (atopic dermatitis) in patients who have not responded well to (or should not use) other eczema medications.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Balderman wrote 12 prescriptions for Tacrolimus, about 30% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $22.48 per fill, versus $128.44 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 alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Balderman wrote 11 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about 33% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $8.96 per fill, versus $23.66 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. Balderman’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Balderman prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Balderman's most prescribed medications were Acyclovir (76), Levofloxacin (43) and Hydroxyurea (39).
How does Dr. Balderman's prescribing compare with other Ohio prescribers?
Of the 16 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Balderman prescribes 2 more often than the typical Ohio prescriber, 6 about as often and 8 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Balderman 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 Ohio 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.
