SAARANGA SASITHARAN DO
Prescription History 1457082521
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Ypsilanti, MI
What does Dr. Sasitharan prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Sasitharan wrote 178 Medicare prescriptions for 7 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 45 prescriptions for 14 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. Sasitharan prescribes.
Medications 7 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 Michigan prescribers.
What it is used for
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Sasitharan wrote 45 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 23% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (194). Medicare paid $9.72 per fill, versus $13.68 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Sasitharan wrote 39 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 29% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (135). Medicare paid $5.45 per fill, versus $7.48 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Sasitharan wrote 31 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 25% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $7.08 per fill, versus $8.52 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Sasitharan wrote 21 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 39% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $821.54 per fill, versus $1,053.23 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Sasitharan wrote 19 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 20% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (94). Medicare paid $5.70 per fill, versus $10.03 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Sasitharan wrote 12 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 8% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (154). Medicare paid $17.16 per fill, versus $12.66 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 medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Sasitharan wrote 11 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 25% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $24.73 per fill, versus $22.38 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. Sasitharan’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Sasitharan prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Sasitharan's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (45), Amlodipine Besylate (39) and Lisinopril (31).
How does Dr. Sasitharan's prescribing compare with other Michigan prescribers?
Of the 7 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Sasitharan prescribes 7 less often than the typical Michigan prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Sasitharan 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 Michigan 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.
