SURYANARAYANAN BALAKRISHNAN MBBS
Prescription History 1396360657
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Rochester, MN
What does Suryanarayanan Balakrishnan prescribe?
In 2024, Suryanarayanan Balakrishnan wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for 1 medication. The most prescribed was Torsemide, with 13 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 Suryanarayanan Balakrishnan prescribes.
Medications 1 medication
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other Minnesota prescribers.
What it is used for
Torsemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Suryanarayanan Balakrishnan wrote 13 prescriptions for Torsemide, about 34% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $14.06 per fill, versus $21.58 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Suryanarayanan Balakrishnan’s prescriptions
What does Suryanarayanan Balakrishnan prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Suryanarayanan Balakrishnan's most prescribed medication was Torsemide (13).
How does Suryanarayanan Balakrishnan's prescribing compare with other Minnesota prescribers?
Of the 1 medication with a state comparison, Suryanarayanan Balakrishnan prescribes 1 less often than the typical Minnesota prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Suryanarayanan Balakrishnan 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 Minnesota 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.
