NITHYA SRITHARAN M.D
Prescription History 1619359072
Internal Medicine in Santa Cruz, CA
What does Dr. Sritharan prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Sritharan wrote 50 Medicare prescriptions for 4 medications. The most prescribed was Abiraterone Acetate, with 13 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. Sritharan prescribes.
Medications 4 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 California prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat prostate cancer.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sritharan wrote 13 prescriptions for Abiraterone Acetate, about 22% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $1,458.88 per fill, versus $1,101.95 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 severe nausea and vomiting from certain causes (for example, after surgery or cancer treatment).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sritharan wrote 13 prescriptions for Prochlorperazine Maleate, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $8.36 per fill, versus $13.81 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
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 California prescribers
Dr. Sritharan wrote 12 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 30% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $9.59 per fill, versus $5.64 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
Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sritharan wrote 12 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 28% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $1,211.76 per fill, versus $952.66 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. Sritharan’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Sritharan prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Sritharan's most prescribed medications were Abiraterone Acetate (13), Prochlorperazine Maleate (13) and Prednisone (12).
How does Dr. Sritharan's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 4 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Sritharan prescribes 4 less often than the typical California prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Sritharan 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 California 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.
