SEEMA NANDKISHOR VARMA M.D.
Prescription History 1588820708
Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology in Marlboro, NJ
What does Dr. Varma prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Varma wrote 253 Medicare prescriptions for 12 medications. The most prescribed was Anastrozole, with 43 prescriptions for 12 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. Varma prescribes.
Medications 12 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 Jersey prescribers.
What it is used for
Anastrozole is used to treat breast cancer in women after menopause.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Varma wrote 43 prescriptions for Anastrozole, about 62% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $11.48 per fill, versus $22.07 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 by people with sickle cell anemia to reduce the number of painful crises caused by the disease and to reduce the need for blood transfusions.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Varma wrote 42 prescriptions for Hydroxyurea, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $26.69 per fill, versus $26.88 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 New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Varma wrote 30 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 36% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $10.89 per fill, versus $13.85 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
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 New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Varma wrote 29 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 31% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (94). Medicare paid $650.73 per fill, versus $883.39 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Varma wrote 19 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $72.22 per fill, versus $10.91 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 alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Varma wrote 18 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about 67% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $9.33 per fill, versus $18.41 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 breast cancer (such as hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer) in women after menopause.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Varma wrote 13 prescriptions for Exemestane, about 38% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $66.92 per fill, versus $166.50 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
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 New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Varma wrote 13 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 28% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $1.68 per fill, versus $4.35 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
Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Varma wrote 12 prescriptions for Acyclovir, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $10.52 per fill, versus $19.84 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 New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Varma wrote 12 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 19% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $19.40 per fill, versus $17.09 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
Umeclidinium is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing, shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Varma wrote 11 prescriptions for Incruse Ellipta, about 38% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $348.14 per fill, versus $402.41 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 contains digestive enzymes to help break down and digest fats, starch, and proteins in food.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Varma wrote 11 prescriptions for Zenpep, about 38% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $3,405.00 per fill, versus $1,979.81 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. Varma’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Varma prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Varma's most prescribed medications were Anastrozole (43), Hydroxyurea (42) and Pantoprazole Sodium (30).
How does Dr. Varma's prescribing compare with other New Jersey prescribers?
Of the 12 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Varma prescribes 1 more often than the typical New Jersey prescriber and 11 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Varma 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 Jersey 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.
