DR. GARRETT THOMAS SANTINI MD
Prescription History 1508557539
Internal Medicine in Cleveland, OH
What does Dr. Santini prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Santini wrote 114 Medicare prescriptions for 8 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 25 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 Dr. Santini prescribes.
Medications 8 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 Ohio 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santini wrote 25 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 11% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (224). Medicare paid $7.79 per fill, versus $9.54 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santini wrote 17 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 19% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $2.10 per fill, versus $13.02 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santini wrote 13 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 13% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $0.49 per fill, versus $6.67 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santini wrote 12 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 8% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (154). Medicare paid $7.26 per fill, versus $5.34 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santini wrote 12 prescriptions for Bupropion Hcl Sr, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $2.99 per fill, versus $20.02 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santini wrote 12 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 22% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $1,110.33 per fill, versus $991.08 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santini wrote 12 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 10% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (117). Medicare paid $1.42 per fill, versus $8.81 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 a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santini wrote 11 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 15% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $12.36 per fill, versus $20.26 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. Santini’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Santini prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Santini's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (25), Pantoprazole Sodium (17) and Metformin Hcl (13).
How does Dr. Santini's prescribing compare with other Ohio prescribers?
Of the 8 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Santini prescribes 8 less often than the typical Ohio prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Santini 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 Ohio 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.
