DATTANAND MELUKOTE SUDARSHANA MD
Prescription History 1710440656
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Antioch, CA
What does Dr. Sudarshana prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Sudarshana wrote 811 Medicare prescriptions for 20 medications. The most prescribed was Donepezil Hcl, with 168 prescriptions for 56 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. Sudarshana prescribes.
Medications 20 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sudarshana wrote 168 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 2.9 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $11.23 per fill, versus $12.53 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 California prescribers
Dr. Sudarshana wrote 107 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 1.3 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $12.26 per fill, versus $15.63 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 to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sudarshana wrote 107 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 2.7 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $33.24 per fill, versus $24.98 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
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sudarshana wrote 64 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $26.58 per fill, versus $29.89 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
Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sudarshana wrote 60 prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about 1.3 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $59.92 per fill, versus $37.33 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 treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sudarshana wrote 53 prescriptions for Carbidopa-Levodopa, about 78% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $43.46 per fill, versus $38.14 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sudarshana wrote 45 prescriptions for Baclofen, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $11.08 per fill, versus $14.75 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sudarshana wrote 27 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $9.29 per fill, versus $19.69 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 California prescribers
Dr. Sudarshana wrote 25 prescriptions for Nortriptyline Hcl, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $14.93 per fill, versus $16.38 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 a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sudarshana wrote 20 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about 79% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $18.03 per fill, versus $20.69 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 control seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sudarshana wrote 18 prescriptions for Primidone, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $5.63 per fill, versus $24.34 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
Rizatriptan is used to treat migraines.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sudarshana wrote 17 prescriptions for Rizatriptan, about 82% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $24.25 per fill, versus $16.71 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 California prescribers
Dr. Sudarshana wrote 14 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 35% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $29.89 per fill, versus $24.72 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
Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sudarshana wrote 14 prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 36% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $16.44 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
This medication is used for certain patients who have symptoms of low blood pressure when standing.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sudarshana wrote 14 prescriptions for Midodrine Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $10.45 per fill, versus $66.72 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
This medication is a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sudarshana wrote 13 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl Er, about 62% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $42.77 per fill, versus $42.57 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 seizure disorders, mental/mood conditions (such as manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sudarshana wrote 12 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium Er, about 33% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $80.68 per fill, versus $51.64 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sudarshana wrote 11 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about 37% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $5.57 per fill, versus $8.24 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 seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sudarshana wrote 11 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about 23% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $13.91 per fill, versus $38.94 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 the symptoms of Parkinson's disease (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving) or Parkinson-like conditions.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sudarshana wrote 11 prescriptions for Rytary, about 19% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $1,395.68 per fill, versus $1,313.95 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. Sudarshana’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Sudarshana prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Sudarshana's most prescribed medications were Donepezil Hcl (168), Gabapentin (107) and Pregabalin (107).
How does Dr. Sudarshana's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 20 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Sudarshana prescribes 4 more often than the typical California prescriber, 6 about as often and 10 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Sudarshana 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.
