ARLET SARKISSIAN D.O.
Prescription History 1154726065
Internal Medicine in North Hollywood, CA
What does Dr. Sarkissian prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Sarkissian wrote 245 Medicare prescriptions for 13 medications. The most prescribed was Amlodipine Besylate, with 30 prescriptions for 19 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. Sarkissian prescribes.
Medications 13 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sarkissian wrote 30 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 21% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (141). Medicare paid $11.17 per fill, versus $7.08 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. Sarkissian wrote 30 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 15% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (202). Medicare paid $10.78 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.
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. Sarkissian wrote 29 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 29% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $16.29 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sarkissian wrote 22 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 22% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $2.81 per fill, versus $9.26 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sarkissian wrote 22 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 28% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $15.70 per fill, versus $11.26 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sarkissian wrote 18 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 22% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $6.08 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sarkissian wrote 17 prescriptions for Cefpodoxime Proxetil, about 77% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $42.55 per fill, versus $35.49 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sarkissian wrote 15 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 23% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $9.50 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sarkissian wrote 13 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $8.74 per fill, versus $9.18 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 California prescribers
Dr. Sarkissian wrote 13 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 23% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $1,197.19 per fill, versus $1,102.15 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 medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sarkissian wrote 12 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 40% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $4.98 per fill, versus $7.62 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sarkissian wrote 12 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 12% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $7.60 per fill, versus $8.30 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sarkissian wrote 12 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 10% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (121). Medicare paid $15.67 per fill, versus $10.35 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. Sarkissian’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Sarkissian prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Sarkissian's most prescribed medications were Amlodipine Besylate (30), Atorvastatin Calcium (30) and Rosuvastatin Calcium (29).
How does Dr. Sarkissian's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 13 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Sarkissian prescribes 1 about as often than the typical California prescriber and 12 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Sarkissian 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.
