SAMIR SARKAR MD
Prescription History 1346201621
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Jamaica, NY
What does Dr. Sarkar prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Sarkar wrote 592 Medicare prescriptions for 18 medications. The most prescribed was Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (albuterol sulfate), with 208 prescriptions for 40 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. Sarkar prescribes.
Medications 18 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 New York prescribers.
What it is used for
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Sarkar wrote 208 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 2.8 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $31.55 per fill, versus $33.48 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 control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Sarkar wrote 55 prescriptions for Symbicort, about 2.1 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $288.46 per fill, versus $292.92 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 control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Sarkar wrote 44 prescriptions for Advair Hfa, about 2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $274.52 per fill, versus $430.15 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Sarkar wrote 33 prescriptions for Budesonide-Formoterol Fumarate, about 1.4 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $192.70 per fill, versus $213.59 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Sarkar wrote 33 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $6.49 per fill, versus $9.83 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
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Sarkar wrote 30 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 64% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $2.16 per fill, versus $4.12 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
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Sarkar wrote 23 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 37% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $5.64 per fill, versus $12.76 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 prevent and decrease symptoms (wheezing and trouble breathing) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Sarkar wrote 18 prescriptions for Breo Ellipta, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $381.44 per fill, versus $511.52 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 treat and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Sarkar wrote 18 prescriptions for Combivent Respimat, about 77% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $457.88 per fill, versus $586.79 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
Benralizumab is used along with other medications to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Sarkar wrote 17 prescriptions for Fasenra, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $5,469.64 per fill, versus $5,719.17 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
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 New York prescribers
Dr. Sarkar wrote 16 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 19% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $628.73 per fill, versus $874.81 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 control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Sarkar wrote 16 prescriptions for Fluticasone-Salmeterol, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $60.55 per fill, versus $155.70 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
Tiotropium is used to treat lung diseases such as asthma and COPD (bronchitis, emphysema).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Sarkar wrote 16 prescriptions for Spiriva Respimat, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $822.53 per fill, versus $690.92 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 control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Sarkar wrote 16 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about 26% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $615.27 per fill, versus $832.82 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
Fluticasone is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Sarkar wrote 14 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate Hfa, about 86% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $277.32 per fill, versus $269.66 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 control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Sarkar wrote 12 prescriptions for Dulera, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $318.17 per fill, versus $417.59 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
Umeclidinium is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing, shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Sarkar wrote 12 prescriptions for Incruse Ellipta, about 41% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $654.53 per fill, versus $425.32 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
Fluticasone is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Sarkar wrote 11 prescriptions for Arnuity Ellipta, about 40% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $189.59 per fill, versus $287.31 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. Sarkar’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Sarkar prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Sarkar's most prescribed medications were Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (208), Symbicort (55) and Advair Hfa (44).
How does Dr. Sarkar's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 18 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Sarkar prescribes 4 more often than the typical New York prescriber, 2 about as often and 12 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Sarkar 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 New York 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.
