DR. SANDHYA M PATEL M.D.
Prescription History 1164583779
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Warwick, RI

NPI Status: Active since December 13, 2006

Contact Information

2756 POST RD
WARWICK, RI
ZIP 02886
Phone: (401) 738-4229

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Prescription History for Informed Healthcare Decisions

Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. SANDHYA M PATEL M.D., an active Psychiatry specialist practicing in Warwick, RI. Our medical registry currently tracks 10 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 222 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Clonazepam, which accounts for 47 claims alone.


Bupropion Xl

Generic Formulation: Bupropion HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 26.0
Days Supply 780
RI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims41.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills71.8
Peer Average Days Supply2,112
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 70.7% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside RI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $454.43 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$37.87

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$37.76

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

Bupropion is used to treat depression. It can improve your mood and feelings of well-being. It may work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in your brain.

Clonazepam

Generic Formulation: ClonazepamSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 47
30-Day Fills 47.0
Days Supply 1,237
RI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims65.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills70.3
Peer Average Days Supply2,007
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 27.7% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside RI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $239.46 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.09

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.01

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

An anticonvulsant used for several types of seizures, including myotonic or atonic seizures, photosensitive epilepsy, and absence seizures, although tolerance may develop. It is seldom effective in generalized tonic-clonic or partial seizures. The mechanism of action appears to involve the enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID receptor responses.

Therapeutic Applications

Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures. This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is also used to treat panic attacks. Clonazepam works by calming your brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines.

Duloxetine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Duloxetine HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 19.0
Days Supply 570
RI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims46.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills80.3
Peer Average Days Supply2,351
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 71.7% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside RI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $575.43 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$44.26

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$45.77

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A thiophene derivative and selective NEUROTRANSMITTER UPTAKE INHIBITOR for SEROTONIN and NORADRENALINE (SNRI). It is an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT and ANXIOLYTIC, and is also used for the treatment of pain in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS and FIBROMYALGIA.

Therapeutic Applications

Duloxetine is used to treat depression and anxiety. In addition, duloxetine is used to help relieve nerve pain (peripheral neuropathy) in people with diabetes or ongoing pain due to medical conditions such as arthritis, chronic back pain, or fibromyalgia (a condition that causes widespread pain). Duloxetine may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level, and decrease nervousness. It can also decrease pain due to certain medical conditions. Duloxetine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain.

Lamotrigine

Generic Formulation: LamotrigineSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 17
30-Day Fills 27.0
Days Supply 810
RI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims58.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills90.5
Peer Average Days Supply2,639
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 70.7% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside RI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $277.88 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.35

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.83

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A phenyltriazine compound, sodium and calcium channel blocker that is used for the treatment of SEIZURES and BIPOLAR DISORDER.

Therapeutic Applications

Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures. It may also be used to help prevent the extreme mood swings of bipolar disorder in adults. Lamotrigine is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is thought to work by restoring the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. This drug is not approved for use in children younger than 2 years due to an increased risk of side effects (such as infections).

Mirtazapine

Generic Formulation: MirtazapineSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 27.0
Days Supply 810
RI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims50.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills72.8
Peer Average Days Supply2,108
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 78.0% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside RI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $266.88 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$24.26

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$27.95

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A piperazinoazepine tetracyclic compound that enhances the release of NOREPINEPHRINE and SEROTONIN through blockage of presynaptic ALPHA-2 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS. It also blocks both 5-HT2 and 5-HT3 serotonin receptors and is a potent HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR antagonist. It is used for the treatment of depression, and may also be useful for the treatment of anxiety disorders.

Therapeutic Applications

Mirtazapine is used to treat depression. It improves mood and feelings of well-being. Mirtazapine is an antidepressant that works by restoring the balance of natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain.

Quetiapine Fumarate

Generic Formulation: Quetiapine FumarateSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 21
30-Day Fills 31.3
Days Supply 940
RI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims69.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills89.4
Peer Average Days Supply2,502
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 69.6% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside RI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $257.91 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.28

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$26.20

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A dibenzothiazepine and ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENT that targets the SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTOR; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR, adrenergic alpha1 and alpha2 receptors, as well as the DOPAMINE D1 RECEPTOR and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTOR. It is used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER and DEPRESSIVE DISORDER.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood conditions (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder). Quetiapine is known as an anti-psychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. This medication can decrease hallucinations and improve your concentration. It helps you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less nervous, and take a more active part in everyday life. It may also improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level. Quetiapine can help prevent severe mood swings or decrease how often mood swings occur.

Sertraline Hcl

Generic Formulation: Sertraline HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 24
30-Day Fills 40.0
Days Supply 1,188
RI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims70.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills125.0
Peer Average Days Supply3,671
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 65.7% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside RI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $322.34 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.43

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.07

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

Sertraline is used to treat depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder (social phobia), and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. It may also reduce the urge to perform repeated tasks (compulsions such as hand-washing, counting, and checking) that interfere with daily living. Sertraline is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain.

Trazodone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Trazodone HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 19
30-Day Fills 43.0
Days Supply 1,242
RI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims76.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills123.7
Peer Average Days Supply3,566
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 75.0% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside RI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $262.68 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.83

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.41

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat depression. It may help to improve your mood, appetite, and energy level as well as decrease anxiety and insomnia related to depression. Trazodone works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural chemical (serotonin) in the brain.

Venlafaxine Hcl Er

Generic Formulation: Venlafaxine HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 47
30-Day Fills 63.0
Days Supply 1,890
RI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims40.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills70.4
Peer Average Days Supply2,062
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across RI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $677.15 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.41

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$30.85

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

Venlafaxine is used to treat depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder (social phobia). It may improve your mood and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may also decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. Venlafaxine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain.

Zolpidem Tartrate

Generic Formulation: Zolpidem TartrateSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 250
RI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims43.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills49.6
Peer Average Days Supply1,453
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 74.4% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside RI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $36.71 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$3.34

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.74

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

An imidazopyridine derivative and short-acting GABA-A receptor agonist that is used for the treatment of INSOMNIA.

Therapeutic Applications

Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults. If you have trouble falling asleep, it helps you fall asleep faster, so you can get a better night's rest. Zolpidem belongs to a class of drugs called sedative-hypnotics. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect.

Dataset Methodology & CMS Source Information

This analytical profile maps public infrastructure records sourced directly from official **Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)** public data releases. The statistics above track documented pharmaceutical treatment trends assigned to beneficiaries specifically under federal public programs. Evaluating the prescriptive footprints of clinical practitioners like DR. SANDHYA M PATEL M.D. provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Warwick, RI.

Key Learning Objectives for this Profile:

  • Prescribing Frequencies: Track and evaluate the volume metrics of specific brand-name and generic medical formulas chosen by this provider over time.
  • Clinical Focus Areas: Identify how the provider distributes therapeutic selections across medical care options to gain insight into their true day-to-day **Psychiatry** practice concentrations.
  • Program Cost Awareness: Review the calculated total systemic drug costs and raw transactional volumes linked to these orders to better anticipate network insurance coverage structures.
  • Patient-Centered Evaluation: Cross-reference localized regional care comparisons to align practitioner habits directly with your proactive health maintenance goals.

Data Scope Exclusion & Limitations: The data elements presented above explicitly reflect prescription orders processed for Medicare beneficiaries during the year 2023. This informational profile does not aggregate prescription data for individuals utilizing private commercial health plans, state Medicaid coverage, or self-pay options. However, because medical decision-making remains highly consistent across clinical settings, this public registry provides a reliable proxy for understanding the general prescribing preferences and pharmaceutical care approach used by this provider.