LUDIMILA L CAVALCANTE M.D.
Prescription History 1679997142
Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology in Charlottesville, VA
What does Dr. Cavalcante prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Cavalcante wrote 225 Medicare prescriptions for 10 medications. The most prescribed was Abiraterone Acetate, with 51 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. Cavalcante prescribes.
Medications 10 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
This medication is used to treat prostate cancer.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Cavalcante wrote 51 prescriptions for Abiraterone Acetate, about as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $968.75 per fill, versus $1,704.07 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
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. Cavalcante wrote 44 prescriptions for Prednisone, about as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $3.61 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
Enzalutamide is used to treat prostate cancer.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Cavalcante wrote 27 prescriptions for Xtandi, about 85% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $15,204.56 per fill, versus $13,434.90 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Cavalcante wrote 25 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about 81% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $2.36 per fill, versus $23.07 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
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. Cavalcante wrote 16 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 19% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (85). Medicare paid $733.67 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
This medication is used to treat severe nausea and vomiting from certain causes (for example, after surgery or cancer treatment).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Cavalcante wrote 15 prescriptions for Prochlorperazine Maleate, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $7.25 per fill, versus $15.27 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 certain types of cancer (such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia, chronic myeloid leukemia, gastrointestinal stromal tumors, and myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative diseases).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Cavalcante wrote 13 prescriptions for Imatinib Mesylate, about 68% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $133.94 per fill, versus $1,388.27 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 various types of cancer (including kidney, thyroid, liver cancer).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Cavalcante wrote 12 prescriptions for Cabometyx, about 65% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $22,909.46 per fill, versus $24,605.98 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
Apalutamide is used to treat men with prostate cancer.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Cavalcante wrote 11 prescriptions for Erleada, about 35% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $15,552.91 per fill, versus $14,390.52 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Cavalcante wrote 11 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 15% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $5.78 per fill, versus $12.72 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. Cavalcante’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Cavalcante prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Cavalcante's most prescribed medications were Abiraterone Acetate (51), Prednisone (44) and Xtandi (27).
How does Dr. Cavalcante's prescribing compare with other Virginia prescribers?
Of the 10 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Cavalcante prescribes 4 about as often than the typical Virginia prescriber and 6 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Cavalcante 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.
