NITHIN SATYA PUSAPATI MD
Prescription History 1376005199
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Chicago, IL
What does Dr. Pusapati prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Pusapati wrote 50 Medicare prescriptions for 3 medications. The most prescribed was Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate, with 21 prescriptions.
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. Pusapati prescribes.
Medications 3 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 Illinois prescribers.
What it is used for
Hydroxychloroquine is used to prevent or treat malaria caused by mosquito bites.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Pusapati wrote 21 prescriptions for Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate, about 23% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $27.61 per fill, versus $36.28 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
Methotrexate is used to treat certain types of cancer (such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma), severe psoriasis that has not responded to other treatments, or rheumatoid arthritis.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Pusapati wrote 16 prescriptions for Methotrexate, about 17% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $65.50 per fill, versus $25.89 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 rheumatoid arthritis, a condition in which the body's defense system (immune system) fails to recognize the body as itself and attacks the healthy tissues around the joints.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Pusapati wrote 13 prescriptions for Leflunomide, about 21% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $31.72 per fill, versus $56.04 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. Pusapati’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Pusapati prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Pusapati's most prescribed medications were Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate (21), Methotrexate (16) and Leflunomide (13).
How does Dr. Pusapati's prescribing compare with other Illinois prescribers?
Of the 3 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Pusapati prescribes 3 less often than the typical Illinois prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Pusapati 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 Illinois 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.
