DR. PARESH DANDONA MD
Prescription History 1144217621
Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism in Buffalo, NY
What does Dr. Dandona prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Dandona wrote 5,485 Medicare prescriptions for 60 medications. The most prescribed was Pioglitazone Hcl, with 846 prescriptions for 221 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. Dandona prescribes.
Medications 60 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 New York prescribers.
What it is used for
Pioglitazone is a diabetes drug (thiazolidinedione-type, also called "glitazones") used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Dandona wrote 846 prescriptions for Pioglitazone Hcl, about 20 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $13.71 per fill, versus $11.04 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Dandona wrote 656 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 10 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $1,476.77 per fill, versus $1,284.03 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Dandona wrote 423 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 3.2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $16.96 per fill, versus $13.15 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
Glimepiride is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Dandona wrote 387 prescriptions for Glimepiride, about 9 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $12.84 per fill, versus $9.14 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Dandona wrote 334 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 3.4 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $13.60 per fill, versus $10.10 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
Tirzepatide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Dandona wrote 254 prescriptions for Mounjaro, about 4.7 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $1,146.34 per fill, versus $1,279.00 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Dandona wrote 219 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 5.3 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $149.20 per fill, versus $117.03 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Dandona wrote 215 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 1.7 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $14.81 per fill, versus $14.37 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Dandona wrote 178 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 2.9 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $972.00 per fill, versus $1,011.66 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Dandona wrote 168 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 86% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (195). Medicare paid $13.03 per fill, versus $10.41 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Dandona wrote 118 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $22.03 per fill, versus $10.86 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 a hormone.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Dandona wrote 117 prescriptions for Estradiol, about 2.5 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $19.95 per fill, versus $84.40 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
Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Dandona wrote 106 prescriptions for Trulicity, about 2.5 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $1,772.38 per fill, versus $1,286.03 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Dandona wrote 82 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $14.73 per fill, versus $8.37 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
Acarbose is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Dandona wrote 81 prescriptions for Acarbose, about 2.1 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $37.89 per fill, versus $25.99 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 a variety of skin conditions (such as insect bites, poison oak/ivy, eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash, itching of the outer female genitals, anal itching).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Dandona wrote 80 prescriptions for Hydrocortisone, about 2.5 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $57.52 per fill, versus $19.76 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
This medication is used in men who do not make enough of a natural substance called testosterone.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Dandona wrote 72 prescriptions for Testosterone Cypionate, about 2.7 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $66.11 per fill, versus $43.59 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Dandona wrote 67 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $26.43 per fill, versus $7.76 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Dandona wrote 67 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 1.2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $32.82 per fill, versus $25.74 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Dandona wrote 63 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 68% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $12.69 per fill, versus $6.94 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Dandona wrote 59 prescriptions for Basaglar Kwikpen U-100, about 1.7 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $448.73 per fill, versus $324.48 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 conditions of the stomach and intestines.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Dandona wrote 56 prescriptions for Metoclopramide Hcl, about 2.2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $2.54 per fill, versus $6.98 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Dandona wrote 54 prescriptions for Farxiga, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $1,228.64 per fill, versus $974.53 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
Progesterone is a type of hormone (progestin).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Dandona wrote 46 prescriptions for Progesterone, about 1.8 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $25.72 per fill, versus $34.90 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
Insulin lispro is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Dandona wrote 39 prescriptions for Humalog Kwikpen U-100, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $210.54 per fill, versus $240.57 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
Insulin aspart is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Dandona wrote 39 prescriptions for Novolog Flexpen, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $185.85 per fill, versus $205.45 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Dandona wrote 39 prescriptions for Synthroid, about 78% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $88.94 per fill, versus $69.95 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
Calcitriol is a man-made active form of vitamin D.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Dandona wrote 36 prescriptions for Calcitriol, about 88% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $46.17 per fill, versus $18.03 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Dandona wrote 33 prescriptions for Nano 2nd Gen Pen Needle, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $80.99 per fill, versus $94.05 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Dandona wrote 32 prescriptions for Rybelsus, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $1,295.77 per fill, versus $1,456.55 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Dandona wrote 30 prescriptions for Droplet Pen Needle, about 1.5 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $113.91 per fill, versus $72.29 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
Pravastatin 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Dandona wrote 29 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 68% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $13.97 per fill, versus $13.78 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Dandona wrote 24 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 16% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $15.35 per fill, versus $6.16 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 medicated gel contains testosterone.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Dandona wrote 23 prescriptions for Testosterone, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $222.04 per fill, versus $206.16 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
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Dandona wrote 22 prescriptions for Glipizide, about 63% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $15.46 per fill, versus $8.43 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
Insulin lispro is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Dandona wrote 22 prescriptions for Humalog, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $279.40 per fill, versus $231.63 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Dandona wrote 22 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 19% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (113). Medicare paid $20.55 per fill, versus $9.47 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Dandona wrote 21 prescriptions for Ultra-Fine Mini Pen Needle, about 84% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $74.88 per fill, versus $80.28 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Dandona wrote 20 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 24% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $21.73 per fill, versus $12.77 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
Icosapent ethyl is used along with certain other cholesterol medications ("statins" such as atorvastatin, simvastatin) to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and certain types of heart problems that require treatment in a hospital.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Dandona wrote 20 prescriptions for Icosapent Ethyl, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $469.14 per fill, versus $190.89 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
Methimazole is used to treat overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Dandona wrote 20 prescriptions for Methimazole, about 63% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $24.19 per fill, versus $10.21 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
Insulin degludec is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Dandona wrote 19 prescriptions for Tresiba Flextouch U-100, about 61% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $705.77 per fill, versus $628.67 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
Enalapril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Dandona wrote 17 prescriptions for Enalapril Maleate, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $26.79 per fill, versus $15.82 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Dandona wrote 17 prescriptions for Toujeo Solostar, about 68% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $1,050.93 per fill, versus $715.24 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Dandona wrote 16 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 35% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $19.53 per fill, versus $10.29 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Dandona wrote 16 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about 62% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $2.20 per fill, versus $14.44 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
Desmopressin is used to control the amount of urine your kidneys make.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Dandona wrote 15 prescriptions for Desmopressin Acetate, about 71% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $158.06 per fill, versus $63.07 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
Insulin lispro is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Dandona wrote 15 prescriptions for Insulin Lispro Kwikpen U-100, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $218.66 per fill, versus $167.96 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
Insulin degludec is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Dandona wrote 14 prescriptions for Tresiba Flextouch U-200, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $1,213.46 per fill, versus $1,047.02 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
Icosapent ethyl is used along with certain other cholesterol medications ("statins" such as atorvastatin, simvastatin) to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and certain types of heart problems that require treatment in a hospital.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Dandona wrote 14 prescriptions for Vascepa, about 12% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (114). Medicare paid $219.96 per fill, versus $432.41 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
Canagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Dandona wrote 13 prescriptions for Invokana, about 65% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $1,628.03 per fill, versus $865.49 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
Raloxifene is used by women to prevent and treat bone loss (osteoporosis) after menopause.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Dandona wrote 13 prescriptions for Raloxifene Hcl, about 22% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $51.69 per fill, versus $25.99 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Dandona wrote 13 prescriptions for Ultra-Fine Short Pen Needle, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $113.95 per fill, versus $80.30 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 depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Dandona wrote 12 prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $24.04 per fill, versus $13.12 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 a hormone (estrogen).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Dandona wrote 12 prescriptions for Dotti, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $100.24 per fill, versus $114.05 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Dandona wrote 12 prescriptions for Easy Touch Pen Needle, about 73% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $40.94 per fill, versus $50.31 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
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Dandona wrote 12 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 18% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $16.93 per fill, versus $13.04 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Dandona wrote 12 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 10% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (126). Medicare paid $15.82 per fill, versus $14.99 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Dandona wrote 12 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 17% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $6.49 per fill, versus $11.79 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
Evolocumab is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol (LDL) in the blood.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Dandona wrote 12 prescriptions for Repatha Sureclick, about 25% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $491.24 per fill, versus $874.06 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. Dandona’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Dandona prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Dandona's most prescribed medications were Pioglitazone Hcl (846), Ozempic (656) and Levothyroxine Sodium (423).
How does Dr. Dandona's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 60 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Dandona prescribes 22 more often than the typical New York prescriber, 11 about as often and 27 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Dandona 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 New York 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.
