DR. SOFRONIO SAGUCIO SORIANO JR. MD
Prescription History 1477586865
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation in Las Vegas, NV
What does Dr. Soriano prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Soriano wrote 1,137 Medicare prescriptions for 41 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 98 prescriptions for 87 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. Soriano prescribes.
Medications 41 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 Nevada 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 Nevada prescribers
Dr. Soriano wrote 98 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about half as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (186). Medicare paid $4.89 per fill, versus $9.59 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 Nevada prescribers
Dr. Soriano wrote 82 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $5.08 per fill, versus $11.39 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 Nevada prescribers
Dr. Soriano wrote 63 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 73% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $13.02 per fill, versus $15.39 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 Nevada prescribers
Dr. Soriano wrote 58 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about half as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (126). Medicare paid $4.47 per fill, versus $6.11 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 Nevada prescribers
Dr. Soriano wrote 57 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $16.97 per fill, versus $22.52 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
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Dr. Soriano wrote 55 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 78% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $549.68 per fill, versus $1,006.49 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 Nevada prescribers
Dr. Soriano wrote 52 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 69% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $23.12 per fill, versus $18.13 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Dr. Soriano wrote 42 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 78% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $4.11 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Dr. Soriano wrote 41 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 30% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (135). Medicare paid $5.86 per fill, versus $10.40 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Dr. Soriano wrote 39 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 71% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $4.08 per fill, versus $8.56 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
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Dr. Soriano wrote 33 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 60% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $2.38 per fill, versus $5.23 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Dr. Soriano wrote 33 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 42% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (79). Medicare paid $5.29 per fill, versus $13.92 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
Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasms/pain.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Dr. Soriano wrote 28 prescriptions for Methocarbamol, about 85% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $9.18 per fill, versus $11.10 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Dr. Soriano wrote 25 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 72% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $7.70 per fill, versus $12.59 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 combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Dr. Soriano wrote 25 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 28% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (89). Medicare paid $14.30 per fill, versus $22.36 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 Nevada prescribers
Dr. Soriano wrote 25 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about half as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $15.65 per fill, versus $7.11 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 mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Dr. Soriano wrote 24 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $10.50 per fill, versus $21.28 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Dr. Soriano wrote 22 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 21% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (106). Medicare paid $3.52 per fill, versus $6.74 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Dr. Soriano wrote 22 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about half as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $2.69 per fill, versus $8.97 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 mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Dr. Soriano wrote 21 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about half as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $11.14 per fill, versus $18.64 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Dr. Soriano wrote 20 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 18% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (114). Medicare paid $4.58 per fill, versus $9.28 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Dr. Soriano wrote 20 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about half as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $10.81 per fill, versus $20.23 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Dr. Soriano wrote 17 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 33% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $13.01 per fill, versus $17.37 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Dr. Soriano wrote 16 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 35% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $4.54 per fill, versus $9.64 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
Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease).
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Dr. Soriano wrote 16 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 35% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $5.87 per fill, versus $11.14 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 Nevada prescribers
Dr. Soriano wrote 16 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 18% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (91). Medicare paid $4.19 per fill, versus $6.99 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
Carisoprodol is used short-term to treat muscle pain and discomfort.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Dr. Soriano wrote 15 prescriptions for Carisoprodol, about half as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $7.72 per fill, versus $10.81 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 combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Dr. Soriano wrote 15 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 19% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $34.60 per fill, versus $51.68 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
This medication is used to prevent and decrease symptoms (wheezing and trouble breathing) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Dr. Soriano wrote 13 prescriptions for Breo Ellipta, about half as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $341.97 per fill, versus $561.62 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Dr. Soriano wrote 13 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 26% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $5.33 per fill, versus $10.69 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
Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Dr. Soriano wrote 13 prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about 32% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $28.30 per fill, versus $31.44 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 severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Dr. Soriano wrote 13 prescriptions for Morphine Sulfate Er, about 20% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $16.40 per fill, versus $26.92 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
Nystatin is used to treat fungal skin infections.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Dr. Soriano wrote 13 prescriptions for Nystatin, about 61% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $20.39 per fill, versus $17.74 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Dr. Soriano wrote 13 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 33% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $4.26 per fill, versus $9.71 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Dr. Soriano wrote 12 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 25% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $7.31 per fill, versus $12.57 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Dr. Soriano wrote 12 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 20% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $5.88 per fill, versus $9.13 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 serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as recurrent ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia).
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Dr. Soriano wrote 11 prescriptions for Amiodarone Hcl, about 32% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $5.12 per fill, versus $22.59 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 Nevada prescribers
Dr. Soriano wrote 11 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 23% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $3.35 per fill, versus $12.63 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
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Dr. Soriano wrote 11 prescriptions for Glipizide, about 32% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $3.46 per fill, versus $9.07 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 Nevada prescribers
Dr. Soriano wrote 11 prescriptions for Morphine Sulfate, about 35% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $28.34 per fill, versus $27.78 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 muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Dr. Soriano wrote 11 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 21% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $13.74 per fill, versus $10.05 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. Soriano’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Soriano prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Soriano's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (98), Pantoprazole Sodium (82) and Gabapentin (63).
How does Dr. Soriano's prescribing compare with other Nevada prescribers?
Of the 41 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Soriano prescribes 1 more often than the typical Nevada prescriber, 4 about as often and 36 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Soriano 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 Nevada 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.
