SHARON L BASHAM M.D.
Prescription History 1104842541
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Pain Medicine in Santa Barbara, CA
What does Dr. Basham prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Basham wrote 55 Medicare prescriptions for 4 medications. The most prescribed was Pantoprazole Sodium, with 20 prescriptions for 20 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. Basham prescribes.
Medications 4 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Basham wrote 20 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 31% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $6.00 per fill, versus $13.87 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Basham wrote 12 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 15% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $7.59 per fill, versus $15.63 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
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.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Basham wrote 12 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 12% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $6.37 per fill, versus $15.64 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
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.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Basham wrote 11 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 5% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (202). Medicare paid $4.55 per fill, versus $10.47 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. Basham’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Basham prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Basham's most prescribed medications were Pantoprazole Sodium (20), Gabapentin (12) and Rosuvastatin Calcium (12).
How does Dr. Basham's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 4 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Basham prescribes 4 less often than the typical California prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Basham 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.
