DR. SUJATHA YELLINEDI M.D.
Prescription History 1265406607
Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology in Petersburg, VA
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. SUJATHA YELLINEDI M.D., an active Hematology & Oncology specialist practicing in Petersburg, VA. Our medical registry currently tracks 21 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 711 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Xarelto, which accounts for 92 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.
| Medication | Claims | 30-Day Fills | Days Supply | Cost / Claim | Utilization vs VA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XareltoRivaroxaban | 92 | 110.0 | 3,290 | $687.99▼ below VA avg | ▲ Above Avg. Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 110.0 30-Day Fills 3,290 Days Supply About Xarelto: Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent blood clots from forming in high-risk patients with limited mobility during their hospital stay and after discharge. In addition, rivaroxaban is used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and to prevent the blood clots from forming again. Rivaroxaban may be used in children to prevent blood clots from forming after a certain heart surgery (Fontan procedure). Rivaroxaban is an anticoagulant that works by blocking certain clotting proteins in your blood. A morpholine and thiophene derivative that functions as a FACTOR XA INHIBITOR and is used in the treatment and prevention of DEEP-VEIN THROMBOSIS and PULMONARY EMBOLISM. It is also used for the prevention of STROKE and systemic embolization in patients with non-valvular ATRIAL FIBRILLATION, and for the prevention of atherothrombotic events in patients after an ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME. | |||||
| EliquisApixaban | 75 | 99.0 | 2,948 | $770.51▼ below VA avg | ≈ Typical Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 99.0 30-Day Fills 2,948 Days Supply About Eliquis: Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery. Show more ▾ With atrial fibrillation, part of the heart does not beat the way it should. This can lead to blood clots forming, which can travel to other parts of your body (such as the lungs or legs) or increase your risk for stroke. In the United States, apixaban is also approved to treat certain types of blood clots (deep vein thrombosis-DVT, pulmonary embolus-PE) and to prevent them from forming again. Apixaban is an anticoagulant that works by blocking certain clotting proteins in your blood. | |||||
| Anastrozole | 71 | 161.9 | 4,835 | $36.27 | ≈ Typical Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 161.9 30-Day Fills 4,835 Days Supply About Anastrozole: Anastrozole is used to treat breast cancer in women after menopause. Show more ▾ Some breast cancers are made to grow faster by a natural hormone called estrogen. Anastrozole decreases the amount of estrogen the body makes and helps to slow or reverse the growth of these breast cancers. A nitrile and triazole derivative that acts as a selective nonsteroidal aromatase inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of ESTROGEN NUCLEAR RECEPTOR-positive breast cancer in postmenopausal women. | |||||
| Letrozole | 48 | 88.0 | 2,640 | $51.35 | ≈ Typical Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 88.0 30-Day Fills 2,640 Days Supply About Letrozole: This medication is used to treat certain types of breast cancer (such as hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer) in women after menopause. Show more ▾ Letrozole is also used to help prevent the cancer from returning. Some breast cancers are made to grow faster by a natural hormone called estrogen. Letrozole decreases the amount of estrogen the body makes and helps to slow or reverse the growth of these breast cancers. A triazole and benzonitrile derivative that is a selective non-steroidal aromatase inhibitor, similar to ANASTROZOLE. It is used in the treatment of metastatic or locally advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women. | |||||
| Dexamethasone | 45 | 60.8 | 1,593 | $26.55 | ▲ Above Avg. Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 60.8 30-Day Fills 1,593 Days Supply About Dexamethasone: Dexamethasone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood/hormone disorders, allergic reactions, skin diseases, eye problems, breathing problems, bowel disorders, cancer, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ It is also used as a test for an adrenal gland disorder (Cushing's syndrome). Dexamethasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions. An anti-inflammatory 9-fluoro-glucocorticoid. | |||||
| Tamoxifen Citrate | 41 | 87.0 | 2,610 | $29.77▼ below VA avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 87.0 30-Day Fills 2,610 Days Supply About Tamoxifen Citrate: Tamoxifen is used to treat breast cancer. Show more ▾ It is also used to reduce the chances of breast cancer in high-risk patients. This medication can block the growth of breast cancer. It works by interfering with the effects of estrogen in the breast tissue. One of the SELECTIVE ESTROGEN RECEPTOR MODULATORS with tissue-specific activities. Tamoxifen acts as an anti-estrogen (inhibiting agent) in the mammary tissue, but as an estrogen (stimulating agent) in cholesterol metabolism, bone density, and cell proliferation in the ENDOMETRIUM. | |||||
| Warfarin Sodium | 38 | 78.8 | 2,365 | $14.83 | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 78.8 30-Day Fills 2,365 Days Supply About Warfarin Sodium: This medication is used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body. Show more ▾ Preventing harmful blood clots helps to reduce the risk of a stroke or heart attack. Conditions that increase your risk of developing blood clots include a certain type of irregular heart rhythm (atrial fibrillation), heart valve replacement, recent heart attack, and certain surgeries (such as hip/knee replacement). Warfarin is commonly called a blood thinner, but the more correct term is anticoagulant. It helps to keep blood flowing smoothly in your body by decreasing the amount of certain substances (clotting proteins) in your blood. An anticoagulant that acts by inhibiting the synthesis of vitamin K-dependent coagulation factors. Warfarin is indicated for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of venous thrombosis and its extension, pulmonary embolism, and atrial fibrillation with embolization. It is also used as an adjunct in the prophylaxis of systemic embolism after myocardial infarction. Warfarin is also used as a rodenticide. | |||||
| Gabapentin | 35 | 35.0 | 1,050 | $5.78▼ below VA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 35.0 30-Day Fills 1,050 Days Supply About Gabapentin: Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection) in adults. Gabapentin is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME. | |||||
| Hydroxyurea | 34 | 62.1 | 1,856 | $20.59▼ below VA avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 62.1 30-Day Fills 1,856 Days Supply About Hydroxyurea: 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. Show more ▾ Some brands are also used to treat certain types of cancer (such as chronic myelogenous leukemia, squamous cell carcinomas). An antineoplastic agent that inhibits DNA synthesis through the inhibition of ribonucleoside diphosphate reductase. | |||||
| Prednisone | 33 | 35.0 | 983 | $8.45 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 35.0 30-Day Fills 983 Days Supply About Prednisone: Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ Prednisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions. A synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from CORTISONE. It is biologically inert and converted to PREDNISOLONE in the liver. | |||||
| Ondansetron OdtOndansetron | 30 | 30.0 | 224 | $19.11▼ below VA avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 30.0 30-Day Fills 224 Days Supply About Ondansetron Odt: This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. Ondansetron works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting. A competitive serotonin type 3 receptor antagonist. It is effective in the treatment of nausea and vomiting caused by cytotoxic chemotherapy drugs, including cisplatin, and has reported anxiolytic and neuroleptic properties. | |||||
| ImbruvicaIbrutinib | 26 | 26.0 | 728 | $16,470.16 | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 26.0 30-Day Fills 728 Days Supply About Imbruvica: This medication is used to treat certain cancers (such as mantle cell or marginal zone lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma, Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia). Show more ▾ Ibrutinib belongs to a class of drugs known as kinase inhibitors. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. Ibrutinib is also used to treat a certain problem that may occur after a stem cell transplant (chronic graft versus host disease). It works by weakening your body's defense system (immune system). | |||||
| Lenalidomide | 23 | 23.0 | 644 | $15,036.78 | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 23.0 30-Day Fills 644 Days Supply About Lenalidomide: Lenalidomide is used to treat various types of cancers. Show more ▾ It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. It is also used to treat anemia in patients with certain blood/bone marrow disorders (myelodysplastic syndromes-MDS). Lenalidomide may lessen the need for blood transfusions. Lenalidomide is not recommended for the treatment of a certain type of cancer (chronic lymphocytic leukemia) because of the increased risk of serious heart-related side effects and death. If you have this type of cancer, talk to your doctor about the risks of using this medication. A phthalimide and piperidone derivative that has immunomodulatory and antiangiogenic properties. It is used for the treatment of transfusion-dependent anemia in MYELODYSPLASTIC SYNDROMES, and for the treatment of MULTIPLE MYELOMA, and relapsed or refractory MANTLE CELL LYMPHOMA. | |||||
| Cyproheptadine Hcl | 21 | 29.0 | 870 | $22.65▼ below VA avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 29.0 30-Day Fills 870 Days Supply About Cyproheptadine Hcl: Cyproheptadine is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, sneezing, hives, and itching. Show more ▾ It works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. This medication also blocks another natural substance in your body (serotonin). This medication should not be used in newborn or premature infants. | |||||
| Hydrocodone-AcetaminophenHydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 16 | 16.0 | 227 | $5.31▼ below VA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 16.0 30-Day Fills 227 Days Supply About Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ It contains an opioid pain reliever (hydrocodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Hydrocodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever. | |||||
| Tramadol Hcl | 16 | 16.0 | 224 | $3.45▼ below VA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 16.0 30-Day Fills 224 Days Supply About Tramadol Hcl: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to help relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Tramadol belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. A narcotic analgesic proposed for severe pain. It may be habituating. | |||||
| Potassium Chloride | 15 | 15.9 | 173 | $4.52▼ below VA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 15.9 30-Day Fills 173 Days Supply About Potassium Chloride: This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood. Show more ▾ A normal level of potassium in the blood is important. Potassium helps your cells, kidneys, heart, muscles, and nerves work properly. Most people get enough potassium by eating a well-balanced diet. Some conditions that can lower your body's potassium level include severe prolonged diarrhea and vomiting, hormone problems such as hyperaldosteronism, or treatment with water pills/diuretics. A white crystal or crystalline powder used in BUFFERS; FERTILIZERS; and EXPLOSIVES. It can be used to replenish ELECTROLYTES and restore WATER-ELECTROLYTE BALANCE in treating HYPOKALEMIA. | |||||
| Allopurinol | 13 | 25.0 | 750 | $5.05▼ below VA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 25.0 30-Day Fills 750 Days Supply About Allopurinol: Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent increased uric acid levels in patients receiving cancer chemotherapy. These patients can have increased uric acid levels due to release of uric acid from the dying cancer cells. Allopurinol works by reducing the amount of uric acid made by the body. Increased uric acid levels can cause gout and kidney problems. A XANTHINE OXIDASE inhibitor that decreases URIC ACID production. It also acts as an antimetabolite on some simpler organisms. | |||||
| Folic Acid | 13 | 25.0 | 750 | $3.43▼ below VA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 25.0 30-Day Fills 750 Days Supply About Folic Acid: Folic acid is the man-made form of folate. Show more ▾ Folate is a B-vitamin naturally found in some foods. It is needed to form healthy cells, especially red blood cells. Folic acid supplements may come in different forms (such as L-methylfolate, levomefolate, methyltetrahydrofolate). They are used to treat or prevent low folate levels. Low folate levels can lead to certain types of anemia. Conditions that can cause low folate levels include poor diet, pregnancy, alcoholism, liver disease, certain stomach/intestinal problems, kidney dialysis, among others. Women of childbearing age should receive adequate amounts of folic acid either through their diet or supplements to prevent infant spinal cord birth defects. A member of the vitamin B family that stimulates the hematopoietic system. It is present in the liver and kidney and is found in mushrooms, spinach, yeast, green leaves, and grasses (POACEAE). Folic acid is used in the treatment and prevention of folate deficiencies and megaloblastic anemia. | |||||
| Alprazolam | 13 | 13.0 | 225 | $2.98▼ below VA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 13.0 30-Day Fills 225 Days Supply About Alprazolam: Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. It works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA). A triazolobenzodiazepine compound with antianxiety and sedative-hypnotic actions, that is efficacious in the treatment of PANIC DISORDERS, with or without AGORAPHOBIA, and in generalized ANXIETY DISORDERS. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p238) | |||||
| Acyclovir | 13 | 13.0 | 390 | $22.43▼ below VA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average VA prescriber Averages are among VA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the VA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the VA average for this medication. 13.0 30-Day Fills 390 Days Supply About Acyclovir: Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses. Show more ▾ It treats cold sores around the mouth (caused by herpes simplex), shingles (caused by herpes zoster), and chickenpox. This medication is also used to treat outbreaks of genital herpes. In people with frequent outbreaks, acyclovir is used to help reduce the number of future episodes. Acyclovir is an antiviral drug. However, it is not a cure for these infections. The viruses that cause these infections continue to live in the body even between outbreaks. Acyclovir decreases the severity and length of these outbreaks. It helps the sores heal faster, keeps new sores from forming, and decreases pain/itching. This medication may also help reduce how long pain remains after the sores heal. In addition, in people with a weakened immune system, acyclovir can decrease the risk of the virus spreading to other parts of the body and causing serious infections. A GUANOSINE analog that acts as an antimetabolite. Viruses are especially susceptible. Used especially against herpes. | |||||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. SUJATHA YELLINEDI M.D. is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2023, the most recent federal release. Figures cover prescriptions filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries only; prescriptions under private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay plans are not included. Because prescribing decisions are generally consistent across coverage types, this record offers a useful view of the overall Hematology & Oncology prescribing approach at this Petersburg, VA practice.
Reading the costs. Drug costs are gross amounts paid to pharmacies under Part D, including both plan and beneficiary payments. They are not the price a patient pays at the pharmacy counter. Medications with fewer than 11 claims are excluded from the federal source data, and state comparisons use the average volume among VA prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.