SABA TASSAW
Prescription History 1316631922
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Arlington, VA
What does Saba Tassaw prescribe?
In 2024, Saba Tassaw wrote 511 Medicare prescriptions for 14 medications. The most prescribed was Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (hydrocodone/acetaminophen), with 84 prescriptions for 61 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 Saba Tassaw prescribes.
Medications 14 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 Virginia prescribers.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Saba Tassaw wrote 84 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $21.11 per fill, versus $18.38 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 help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Saba Tassaw wrote 76 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $13.93 per fill, versus $16.09 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 combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Saba Tassaw wrote 73 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $23.52 per fill, versus $22.20 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 Virginia prescribers
Saba Tassaw wrote 59 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 66% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (89). Medicare paid $9.95 per fill, versus $13.47 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Saba Tassaw wrote 53 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $11.52 per fill, versus $7.14 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
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Saba Tassaw wrote 39 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $6.77 per fill, versus $6.84 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 help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Saba Tassaw wrote 23 prescriptions for Morphine Sulfate Er, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $18.59 per fill, versus $32.36 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Saba Tassaw wrote 19 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $5.17 per fill, versus $8.00 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
Naloxone is used for the emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Saba Tassaw wrote 17 prescriptions for Naloxone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $55.50 per fill, versus $59.02 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Saba Tassaw wrote 16 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 30% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $2.44 per fill, versus $3.63 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Saba Tassaw wrote 15 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 35% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $5.73 per fill, versus $28.31 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
This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Saba Tassaw wrote 15 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 33% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $28.91 per fill, versus $11.75 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 help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Saba Tassaw wrote 11 prescriptions for Hydromorphone Hcl, about 32% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $13.39 per fill, versus $19.29 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 product is used to help reduce itching and pain from certain skin conditions (such as scrapes, minor skin irritations, insect bites).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Saba Tassaw wrote 11 prescriptions for Lidocaine, about 39% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $128.57 per fill, versus $125.02 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Saba Tassaw’s prescriptions
What does Saba Tassaw prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Saba Tassaw's most prescribed medications were Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (84), Oxycodone Hcl (76) and Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (73).
How does Saba Tassaw's prescribing compare with other Virginia prescribers?
Of the 14 medications with a state comparison, Saba Tassaw prescribes 3 more often than the typical Virginia prescriber, 2 about as often and 9 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Saba Tassaw 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 Virginia 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.
