DR. VANI JANAKI SABESAN MD
Prescription History 1427240621
Orthopaedic Surgery in Atlantis, FL
What does Dr. Sabesan prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Sabesan wrote 720 Medicare prescriptions for 10 medications. The most prescribed was Meloxicam, with 340 prescriptions for 215 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. Sabesan prescribes.
Medications 10 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 Florida prescribers.
What it is used for
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Sabesan wrote 340 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 5.8 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $2.17 per fill, versus $3.86 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 nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Sabesan wrote 82 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $4.29 per fill, versus $29.34 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Sabesan wrote 81 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 79% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (102). Medicare paid $2.13 per fill, versus $14.90 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Sabesan wrote 66 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 73% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (90). Medicare paid $4.81 per fill, versus $19.04 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 temporarily relieve itching eyes caused by seasonal allergies.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Sabesan wrote 54 prescriptions for Ketorolac Tromethamine, about 68% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $10.25 per fill, versus $23.70 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Sabesan wrote 26 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 40% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $3.62 per fill, versus $7.52 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Sabesan wrote 22 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $8.10 per fill, versus $7.40 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Sabesan wrote 19 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 36% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $22.00 per fill, versus $32.05 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Sabesan wrote 16 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 39% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $5.70 per fill, versus $6.63 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
This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Sabesan wrote 14 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $4.38 per fill, versus $5.05 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. Sabesan’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Sabesan prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Sabesan's most prescribed medications were Meloxicam (340), Celecoxib (82) and Gabapentin (81).
How does Dr. Sabesan's prescribing compare with other Florida prescribers?
Of the 10 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Sabesan prescribes 2 more often than the typical Florida prescriber, 1 about as often and 7 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Sabesan 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 Florida 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.
