SUMI SEXTON M.D.
Prescription History 1649227521
Family Medicine in Arlington, VA
What does Dr. Sexton prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Sexton wrote 774 Medicare prescriptions for 31 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 116 prescriptions for 34 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. Sexton prescribes.
Medications 31 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 Virginia 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Sexton wrote 116 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 66% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (175). Medicare paid $8.93 per fill, versus $9.39 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Sexton wrote 47 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (89). Medicare paid $10.76 per fill, versus $13.47 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Sexton wrote 47 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (103). Medicare paid $5.53 per fill, versus $6.16 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Sexton wrote 47 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (106). Medicare paid $10.19 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Sexton wrote 42 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $8.66 per fill, versus $6.76 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 chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Sexton wrote 37 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 39% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $20.93 per fill, versus $13.15 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Sexton wrote 36 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 26% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (141). Medicare paid $7.32 per fill, versus $5.81 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Sexton wrote 28 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 73% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $4.36 per fill, versus $6.48 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Sexton wrote 25 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 19% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $10.97 per fill, versus $10.42 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Sexton wrote 24 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 26% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (91). Medicare paid $12.82 per fill, versus $11.75 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Sexton wrote 23 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $9.82 per fill, versus $7.88 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Sexton wrote 22 prescriptions for Jardiance, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $847.87 per fill, versus $1,032.96 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
Rosuvastatin 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Sexton wrote 20 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 19% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (107). Medicare paid $12.64 per fill, versus $12.97 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
Simvastatin 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Sexton wrote 20 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 29% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $8.40 per fill, versus $7.74 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Sexton wrote 19 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 38% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $1.74 per fill, versus $7.14 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Sexton wrote 17 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 37% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $7.32 per fill, versus $14.93 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
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Sexton wrote 17 prescriptions for Glipizide Er, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $7.62 per fill, versus $12.17 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Sexton wrote 17 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $9.37 per fill, versus $6.85 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 depression, anxiety).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Sexton wrote 16 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 32% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $21.75 per fill, versus $23.61 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Sexton wrote 16 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 42% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $5.02 per fill, versus $11.08 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Sexton wrote 15 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 35% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $34.80 per fill, versus $28.31 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
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Sexton wrote 15 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 29% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $19.38 per fill, versus $12.51 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Sexton wrote 15 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 26% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $11.61 per fill, versus $8.58 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Sexton wrote 14 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 25% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $9.49 per fill, versus $4.76 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 is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Sexton wrote 13 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride Er, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $9.60 per fill, versus $23.65 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Sexton wrote 11 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 30% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $26.66 per fill, versus $24.61 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Sexton wrote 11 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 13% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (85). Medicare paid $709.70 per fill, versus $886.94 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
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Sexton wrote 11 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 23% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $4.57 per fill, versus $14.95 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Sexton wrote 11 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 15% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $5.15 per fill, versus $3.88 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
Ketoconazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and certain kinds of dandruff.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Sexton wrote 11 prescriptions for Ketoconazole, about 25% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $53.26 per fill, versus $18.66 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
Metaxalone is used to treat muscle spasms/pain.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Sexton wrote 11 prescriptions for Metaxalone, about 79% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (14). Medicare paid $151.03 per fill, versus $112.72 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. Sexton’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Sexton prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Sexton's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (116), Gabapentin (47) and Lisinopril (47).
How does Dr. Sexton's prescribing compare with other Virginia prescribers?
Of the 31 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Sexton prescribes 1 about as often than the typical Virginia prescriber and 30 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Sexton 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 Virginia 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.
