JAMES B SANDERLIN MD
Prescription History 1659507721
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation in Norfolk, VA
What does Dr. Sanderlin prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Sanderlin wrote 1,216 Medicare prescriptions for 16 medications. The most prescribed was Tramadol Hcl, with 358 prescriptions for 78 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. Sanderlin 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 Virginia prescribers.
What it is used for
See also Warning section.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Sanderlin wrote 358 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 7.1 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $7.63 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 combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Sanderlin wrote 203 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 3.1 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $17.98 per fill, versus $18.38 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. Sanderlin wrote 146 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (89). Medicare paid $11.57 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
This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Sanderlin wrote 128 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 2.9 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $27.31 per fill, versus $29.72 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Sanderlin wrote 74 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 2 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $4.65 per fill, versus $8.00 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 combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Sanderlin wrote 54 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $27.35 per fill, versus $22.20 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 muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Sanderlin wrote 48 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $8.46 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Sanderlin wrote 28 prescriptions for Acetaminophen-Codeine, about as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $12.53 per fill, versus $14.45 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Sanderlin wrote 28 prescriptions for Prednisone, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $12.68 per fill, versus $4.45 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Sanderlin wrote 27 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $12.70 per fill, versus $16.09 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Sanderlin wrote 24 prescriptions for Baclofen, about 67% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $6.23 per fill, versus $18.48 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Sanderlin wrote 23 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 70% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $10.83 per fill, versus $7.31 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Sanderlin wrote 22 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $11.74 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Sanderlin wrote 22 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 42% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $1.86 per fill, versus $3.63 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 treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Sanderlin wrote 17 prescriptions for Ropinirole Hcl, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $2.76 per fill, versus $15.86 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
Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Sanderlin wrote 14 prescriptions for Diazepam, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $1.06 per fill, versus $6.54 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. Sanderlin’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Sanderlin prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Sanderlin's most prescribed medications were Tramadol Hcl (358), Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (203) and Gabapentin (146).
How does Dr. Sanderlin's prescribing compare with other Virginia prescribers?
Of the 16 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Sanderlin prescribes 5 more often than the typical Virginia prescriber, 3 about as often and 8 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Sanderlin 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.
