SARA ALI SALEM ALBAGOUSH MD
Prescription History 1265957021
Hospitalist in Fargo, ND
What does Dr. Albagoush prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Albagoush wrote 281 Medicare prescriptions for 13 medications. The most prescribed was Pantoprazole Sodium, with 41 prescriptions for 14 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. Albagoush 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 North Dakota prescribers.
What it is used for
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with North Dakota prescribers
Dr. Albagoush wrote 41 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about half as often as the typical North Dakota prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $11.69 per fill, versus $13.07 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
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 North Dakota prescribers
Dr. Albagoush wrote 39 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 24% as often as the typical North Dakota prescriber of it (160). Medicare paid $8.18 per fill, versus $10.14 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
Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease).
Compared with North Dakota prescribers
Dr. Albagoush wrote 39 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 69% as often as the typical North Dakota prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $14.05 per fill, versus $11.44 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with North Dakota prescribers
Dr. Albagoush wrote 27 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about half as often as the typical North Dakota prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $2.18 per fill, versus $9.39 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
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with North Dakota prescribers
Dr. Albagoush wrote 21 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 27% as often as the typical North Dakota prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $606.49 per fill, versus $730.18 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
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with North Dakota prescribers
Dr. Albagoush wrote 20 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 20% as often as the typical North Dakota prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $3.32 per fill, versus $5.17 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 North Dakota prescribers
Dr. Albagoush wrote 16 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 14% as often as the typical North Dakota prescriber of it (114). Medicare paid $4.83 per fill, versus $10.40 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with North Dakota prescribers
Dr. Albagoush wrote 14 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about half as often as the typical North Dakota prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $11.06 per fill, versus $9.06 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 North Dakota prescribers
Dr. Albagoush wrote 14 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 9% as often as the typical North Dakota prescriber of it (150). Medicare paid $9.10 per fill, versus $12.57 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with North Dakota prescribers
Dr. Albagoush wrote 14 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 11% as often as the typical North Dakota prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $19.94 per fill, versus $16.42 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 North Dakota prescribers
Dr. Albagoush wrote 13 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 10% as often as the typical North Dakota prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $2.93 per fill, versus $6.07 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with North Dakota prescribers
Dr. Albagoush wrote 12 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about half as often as the typical North Dakota prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $10.12 per fill, versus $12.43 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
Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with North Dakota prescribers
Dr. Albagoush wrote 11 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about 25% as often as the typical North Dakota prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $13.99 per fill, versus $15.32 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. Albagoush’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Albagoush prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Albagoush's most prescribed medications were Pantoprazole Sodium (41), Atorvastatin Calcium (39) and Clopidogrel (39).
How does Dr. Albagoush's prescribing compare with other North Dakota prescribers?
Of the 13 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Albagoush prescribes 13 less often than the typical North Dakota prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Albagoush 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 North Dakota 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.
