BALKRISHNA KALAYAM MD
Prescription History 1588751663
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Harrison, NY
What does Dr. Kalayam prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Kalayam wrote 1,351 Medicare prescriptions for 28 medications. The most prescribed was Quetiapine Fumarate, with 159 prescriptions for 26 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. Kalayam prescribes.
Medications 28 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 New York prescribers.
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 New York prescribers
Dr. Kalayam wrote 159 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 2.7 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $18.25 per fill, versus $16.33 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Kalayam wrote 115 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 2.4 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $40.69 per fill, versus $23.60 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kalayam wrote 106 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 1.8 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $10.35 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kalayam wrote 98 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 2.8 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $9.86 per fill, versus $19.18 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 anxiety.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kalayam wrote 74 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 1.9 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $11.40 per fill, versus $7.68 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 treat depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kalayam wrote 70 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $14.95 per fill, versus $17.32 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kalayam wrote 60 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $8.23 per fill, versus $6.31 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kalayam wrote 56 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $8.12 per fill, versus $8.71 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kalayam wrote 56 prescriptions for Olanzapine, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $8.39 per fill, versus $21.47 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, irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kalayam wrote 54 prescriptions for Risperidone, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $24.74 per fill, versus $13.78 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kalayam wrote 51 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 81% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $9.53 per fill, versus $8.54 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
This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kalayam wrote 47 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $19.60 per fill, versus $39.34 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Kalayam wrote 45 prescriptions for Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er, about 1.7 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $76.73 per fill, versus $52.73 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 depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kalayam wrote 43 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 75% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $6.74 per fill, versus $7.91 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 manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kalayam wrote 34 prescriptions for Lithium Carbonate, about 1.2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $3.11 per fill, versus $8.85 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Kalayam wrote 34 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate Er, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $41.79 per fill, versus $54.21 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
Pramipexole is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kalayam wrote 28 prescriptions for Pramipexole Er, about 1.5 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $376.07 per fill, versus $313.74 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 schizophrenia, depression).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kalayam wrote 26 prescriptions for Rexulti, about 74% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $1,515.64 per fill, versus $1,362.09 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
Pramipexole is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kalayam wrote 24 prescriptions for Pramipexole Dihydrochloride, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $9.18 per fill, versus $15.95 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Kalayam wrote 23 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 34% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $6.18 per fill, versus $10.95 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 manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kalayam wrote 22 prescriptions for Lithium Carbonate Er, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $14.12 per fill, versus $13.59 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 medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kalayam wrote 22 prescriptions for Nortriptyline Hcl, about 77% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $5.74 per fill, versus $11.69 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kalayam wrote 20 prescriptions for Paliperidone Er, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $36.16 per fill, versus $163.46 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kalayam wrote 20 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 37% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $10.51 per fill, versus $5.43 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
Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kalayam wrote 19 prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $9.36 per fill, versus $13.30 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).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kalayam wrote 18 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $5.40 per fill, versus $10.50 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 obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kalayam wrote 14 prescriptions for Fluvoxamine Maleate, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $16.48 per fill, versus $42.53 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 seizure disorders, mental/mood conditions (such as manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kalayam wrote 13 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium Er, about 36% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $17.48 per fill, versus $51.96 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. Kalayam’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Kalayam prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Kalayam's most prescribed medications were Quetiapine Fumarate (159), Duloxetine Hcl (115) and Escitalopram Oxalate (106).
How does Dr. Kalayam's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 28 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Kalayam prescribes 9 more often than the typical New York prescriber, 12 about as often and 7 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Kalayam 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 New York 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.
