RAVIKANT V VARANASI MD
Prescription History 1467494021
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Pinehurst, NC
What does Dr. Varanasi prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Varanasi wrote 1,376 Medicare prescriptions for 22 medications. The most prescribed was Omeprazole, with 330 prescriptions for 118 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. Varanasi prescribes.
Medications 22 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 North Carolina prescribers.
What it is used for
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Varanasi wrote 330 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 3.1 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (107). Medicare paid $12.98 per fill, versus $13.28 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
PEG (polyethylene glycol) with electrolyte is used to clean out the intestines before certain bowel exam procedures such as colonoscopy or barium enema X-rays.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Varanasi wrote 275 prescriptions for Peg 3350-Electrolyte, about 4.4 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $23.87 per fill, versus $22.56 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Varanasi wrote 193 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 2.3 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $25.67 per fill, versus $11.79 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
Sodium/potassium/magnesium sulfate solution is used to clean out the intestines before a certain bowel exam procedure (colonoscopy).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Varanasi wrote 152 prescriptions for Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf, about 1.8 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $67.65 per fill, versus $67.00 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
Colestipol is used along with a proper diet to lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Varanasi wrote 64 prescriptions for Colestipol Hcl, about 2.3 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $56.70 per fill, versus $81.82 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
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Varanasi wrote 55 prescriptions for Famotidine, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $17.44 per fill, versus $14.12 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
This medication is used to treat and prevent ulcers in the intestines.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Varanasi wrote 37 prescriptions for Sucralfate, about 1.3 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $35.23 per fill, versus $55.54 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Varanasi wrote 34 prescriptions for Linzess, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $617.41 per fill, versus $783.57 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
PEG (polyethylene glycol) with electrolyte is used to clean out the intestines before certain bowel exam procedures such as colonoscopy or barium enema X-rays.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Varanasi wrote 23 prescriptions for Gavilyte-N, about 1.3 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $17.43 per fill, versus $15.73 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 certain types of constipation (chronic idiopathic constipation, irritable bowel syndrome with constipation).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Varanasi wrote 22 prescriptions for Lubiprostone, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $160.51 per fill, versus $107.58 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 a certain bowel disease (ulcerative colitis).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Varanasi wrote 22 prescriptions for Mesalamine, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $319.79 per fill, versus $415.09 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
Dexlansoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Varanasi wrote 18 prescriptions for Dexlansoprazole Dr, about 83% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $563.48 per fill, versus $273.69 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
PEG (polyethylene glycol) with electrolyte is used to clean out the intestines before certain bowel exam procedures such as colonoscopy or barium enema X-rays.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Varanasi wrote 18 prescriptions for Gavilyte-C, about 31% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $18.69 per fill, versus $18.05 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Varanasi wrote 17 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 27% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $2.51 per fill, versus $7.93 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 depression.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Varanasi wrote 17 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 37% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $10.49 per fill, versus $19.60 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
Azathioprine is used to prevent organ rejection in people who have received a kidney transplant.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Varanasi wrote 16 prescriptions for Azathioprine, about 63% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $40.48 per fill, versus $46.21 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 a certain bowel condition (Crohn's disease).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Varanasi wrote 16 prescriptions for Budesonide Dr, about 83% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $70.45 per fill, versus $108.62 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
PEG (polyethylene glycol) with electrolyte is used to clean out the intestines before certain bowel exam procedures such as colonoscopy or barium enema X-rays.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Varanasi wrote 16 prescriptions for Gavilyte-G, about 25% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $19.66 per fill, versus $16.76 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 treat a certain bowel disease (ulcerative colitis).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Varanasi wrote 15 prescriptions for Mesalamine Er, about 82% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $192.18 per fill, versus $223.81 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 medication is used to treat diarrhea caused by the common bacteria known as E.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Varanasi wrote 13 prescriptions for Xifaxan, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $2,786.18 per fill, versus $2,813.74 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
Esomeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Varanasi wrote 12 prescriptions for Esomeprazole Magnesium, about 38% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $91.04 per fill, versus $34.77 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 laxative used to treat constipation.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Varanasi wrote 11 prescriptions for Lactulose, about 37% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $32.70 per fill, versus $27.75 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. Varanasi’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Varanasi prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Varanasi's most prescribed medications were Omeprazole (330), Peg 3350-Electrolyte (275) and Pantoprazole Sodium (193).
How does Dr. Varanasi's prescribing compare with other North Carolina prescribers?
Of the 22 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Varanasi prescribes 7 more often than the typical North Carolina prescriber, 7 about as often and 8 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Varanasi 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 North Carolina 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.
