LAMA SIRHAN MD
Prescription History 1669967113
Family Medicine in Evanston, IL
What does Dr. Sirhan prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Sirhan wrote 415 Medicare prescriptions for 19 medications. The most prescribed was Amlodipine Besylate, with 51 prescriptions for 28 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. Sirhan prescribes.
Medications 19 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 Illinois prescribers.
What it is used for
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Sirhan wrote 51 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 35% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (146). Medicare paid $8.46 per fill, versus $6.68 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
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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Sirhan wrote 45 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 22% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (208). Medicare paid $9.75 per fill, versus $9.37 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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Sirhan wrote 34 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 28% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (120). Medicare paid $9.66 per fill, versus $7.00 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 medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Sirhan wrote 30 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 24% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $15.29 per fill, versus $14.27 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 a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Sirhan wrote 27 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 89% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $4.96 per fill, versus $12.92 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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Sirhan wrote 25 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 33% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $4.90 per fill, versus $4.15 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Sirhan wrote 24 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 15% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (156). Medicare paid $9.35 per fill, versus $10.46 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
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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Sirhan wrote 21 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $15.42 per fill, versus $14.22 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Sirhan wrote 19 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 73% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $4.38 per fill, versus $8.39 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
Pravastatin 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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Sirhan wrote 19 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 36% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $24.27 per fill, versus $12.95 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Sirhan wrote 17 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 25% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $6.98 per fill, versus $8.82 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 a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Sirhan wrote 15 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $7.73 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
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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Sirhan wrote 15 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 14% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (105). Medicare paid $22.70 per fill, versus $13.25 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Sirhan wrote 14 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 20% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $22.86 per fill, versus $8.63 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 an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Sirhan wrote 13 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $9.43 per fill, versus $14.38 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Sirhan wrote 13 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 35% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $1.39 per fill, versus $9.36 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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Sirhan wrote 11 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 13% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $15.23 per fill, versus $15.83 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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Sirhan wrote 11 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 10% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (115). Medicare paid $11.71 per fill, versus $9.41 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Sirhan wrote 11 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 19% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $18.27 per fill, versus $10.66 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. Sirhan’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Sirhan prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Sirhan's most prescribed medications were Amlodipine Besylate (51), Atorvastatin Calcium (45) and Lisinopril (34).
How does Dr. Sirhan's prescribing compare with other Illinois prescribers?
Of the 19 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Sirhan prescribes 1 about as often than the typical Illinois prescriber and 18 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Sirhan 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 Illinois 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.
