BISWAJIT BANIK M.D.
Prescription History 1568997708
Psychiatry & Neurology - Clinical Neurophysiology in Columbia, SC
What does Dr. Banik prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Banik wrote 655 Medicare prescriptions for 16 medications. The most prescribed was Pregabalin, with 143 prescriptions for 50 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. Banik prescribes.
Medications 16 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 South Carolina prescribers.
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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Banik wrote 143 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 2.9 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $33.59 per fill, versus $23.86 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Banik wrote 88 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (97). Medicare paid $13.91 per fill, versus $15.01 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
Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Banik wrote 60 prescriptions for Topiramate, about 1.9 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $7.72 per fill, versus $11.52 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Banik wrote 59 prescriptions for Baclofen, about 1.6 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $8.09 per fill, versus $16.91 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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Banik wrote 53 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $18.61 per fill, versus $24.99 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
Rizatriptan is used to treat migraines.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Banik wrote 40 prescriptions for Rizatriptan, about 1.6 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $10.57 per fill, versus $17.22 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
Sumatriptan is used to treat migraines.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Banik wrote 39 prescriptions for Sumatriptan Succinate, about 1.7 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $8.24 per fill, versus $18.44 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
Pyridostigmine is used to improve muscle strength in patients with a certain muscle disease (myasthenia gravis).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Banik wrote 38 prescriptions for Pyridostigmine Bromide, about 1.3 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $37.27 per fill, versus $68.09 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
Mycophenolate is used in combination with other medications to keep your body from attacking and rejecting your transplanted organ (such as kidney, liver, heart).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Banik wrote 27 prescriptions for Mycophenolate Mofetil, about as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $57.50 per fill, versus $132.66 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
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Banik wrote 22 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 40% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $4.51 per fill, versus $3.83 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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Banik wrote 19 prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about 39% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $17.72 per fill, versus $31.37 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
Oxcarbazepine is used alone or with other medications to treat seizure disorders (epilepsy).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Banik wrote 16 prescriptions for Oxcarbazepine, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $46.67 per fill, versus $54.89 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Banik wrote 14 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 34% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $3.13 per fill, versus $7.64 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
This medication is a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Banik wrote 13 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $16.36 per fill, versus $16.46 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 migraine.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Banik wrote 13 prescriptions for Ubrelvy, about 38% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $1,139.71 per fill, versus $1,489.83 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 alone or with other medications to control seizures.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Banik wrote 11 prescriptions for Primidone, about 34% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $74.78 per fill, versus $26.05 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. Banik’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Banik prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Banik's most prescribed medications were Pregabalin (143), Gabapentin (88) and Topiramate (60).
How does Dr. Banik's prescribing compare with other South Carolina prescribers?
Of the 16 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Banik prescribes 6 more often than the typical South Carolina prescriber, 3 about as often and 7 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Banik 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 South 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.
