DR. ROBERT SANTIAGO M.D.
Prescription History 1720121213
General Practice in Galion, OH
What does Dr. Santiago prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Santiago wrote 4,878 Medicare prescriptions for 97 medications. The most prescribed was Metformin Hcl Er (metformin hcl), with 264 prescriptions for 68 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. Santiago prescribes.
Medications 97 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 Ohio prescribers.
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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 264 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 4.3 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $9.35 per fill, versus $8.76 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
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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 189 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 84% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (224). Medicare paid $6.73 per fill, versus $9.54 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 177 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 3.8 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $23.62 per fill, versus $24.08 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
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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 176 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (107). Medicare paid $10.43 per fill, versus $13.17 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 175 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (104). Medicare paid $11.92 per fill, versus $14.20 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
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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 166 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 3 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $9.55 per fill, versus $11.31 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 139 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 80% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (173). Medicare paid $9.77 per fill, versus $9.60 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 136 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 2.7 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $6.81 per fill, versus $10.35 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 118 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 2 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $11.27 per fill, versus $23.49 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 106 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $3.35 per fill, versus $4.02 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 nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 105 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 2.8 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $39.21 per fill, versus $38.10 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 103 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 83% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $8.48 per fill, versus $13.28 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 101 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $6.45 per fill, versus $8.74 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 94 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $8.59 per fill, versus $13.87 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 94 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $3.76 per fill, versus $8.44 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 93 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $929.78 per fill, versus $991.08 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 82 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $6.58 per fill, versus $8.34 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
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 81 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $15.35 per fill, versus $15.79 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 71 prescriptions for Baclofen, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $13.50 per fill, versus $20.97 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 71 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $6.77 per fill, versus $12.43 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 66 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (112). Medicare paid $8.35 per fill, versus $11.28 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 65 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $19.06 per fill, versus $13.23 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 65 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $5.68 per fill, versus $7.12 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 62 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 40% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (154). Medicare paid $3.55 per fill, versus $5.34 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 62 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (117). Medicare paid $5.46 per fill, versus $8.81 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 58 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 63% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $11.14 per fill, versus $13.02 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 57 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $3.12 per fill, versus $6.13 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 56 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $11.72 per fill, versus $22.68 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
This product is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), heart failure, or extra fluid in the body (edema).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 54 prescriptions for Spironolactone-Hctz, about 2.3 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $19.69 per fill, versus $29.84 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 53 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 39% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (135). Medicare paid $5.72 per fill, versus $5.77 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
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 52 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 68% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $26.09 per fill, versus $26.98 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 50 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $2.22 per fill, versus $4.95 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 48 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $3.56 per fill, versus $7.45 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 treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 47 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 61% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $2.28 per fill, versus $3.46 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
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 47 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $23.07 per fill, versus $26.36 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
Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 45 prescriptions for Januvia, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $1,085.66 per fill, versus $890.76 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 41 prescriptions for Farxiga, about as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $1,009.92 per fill, versus $913.81 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
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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 41 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $9.33 per fill, versus $7.25 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 40 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 84% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $5.98 per fill, versus $7.38 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
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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 40 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 76% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $8.78 per fill, versus $13.37 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 40 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $5.75 per fill, versus $6.65 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 a certain sleep problem (insomnia).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 40 prescriptions for Temazepam, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $5.28 per fill, versus $12.21 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 39 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 66% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $3.64 per fill, versus $5.21 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 38 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 66% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $11.29 per fill, versus $14.52 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
Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 34 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $7.36 per fill, versus $10.49 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 mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 33 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $11.32 per fill, versus $20.26 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 33 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 60% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $8.65 per fill, versus $11.73 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 33 prescriptions for Rybelsus, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $1,063.16 per fill, versus $1,410.40 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
Lansoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 31 prescriptions for Lansoprazole, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $30.64 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 29 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 87% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $52.27 per fill, versus $23.18 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 29 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 36% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $3.95 per fill, versus $8.69 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 28 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $6.19 per fill, versus $7.46 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 28 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 66% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $12.88 per fill, versus $10.29 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 27 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about 60% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $4.90 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.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 27 prescriptions for Doxepin Hcl, about as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $11.33 per fill, versus $34.25 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
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 26 prescriptions for Breztri Aerosphere, about 65% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $713.43 per fill, versus $777.83 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
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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 26 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 26% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $1,017.33 per fill, versus $838.29 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 certain sleep problem (insomnia).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 26 prescriptions for Eszopiclone, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $6.56 per fill, versus $19.59 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 26 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $122.83 per fill, versus $121.60 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
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 26 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 69% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $6.56 per fill, versus $6.22 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 26 prescriptions for Ozempic, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $1,161.26 per fill, versus $1,253.97 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 25 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 78% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $7.70 per fill, versus $6.69 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
Fenofibrate 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 25 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $10.07 per fill, versus $25.71 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
Prazosin is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 25 prescriptions for Prazosin Hcl, about 71% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $17.75 per fill, versus $16.54 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
Terazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 25 prescriptions for Terazosin Hcl, about as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $8.84 per fill, versus $16.55 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
Folic acid is the man-made form of folate.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 24 prescriptions for Folic Acid, about as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $0.72 per fill, versus $6.51 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
Finerenone is used by people with type 2 diabetes and kidney disease to lower the risk of dialysis, death from heart disease, heart attacks, and the need to go to the hospital for heart failure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 24 prescriptions for Kerendia, about 70% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $773.71 per fill, versus $912.38 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 24 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about 42% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $1,007.51 per fill, versus $846.96 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
Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 24 prescriptions for Trulicity, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $840.95 per fill, versus $1,225.65 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 blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 24 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $12.79 per fill, versus $8.53 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
This medication is used to treat dry, scaly skin conditions (such as xerosis, ichthyosis vulgaris) and can also help relieve itching from these conditions.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 23 prescriptions for Ammonium Lactate, about 65% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $19.59 per fill, versus $20.07 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 23 prescriptions for Dilt-Xr, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $29.25 per fill, versus $29.45 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
Alfuzosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 22 prescriptions for Alfuzosin Hcl Er, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $7.06 per fill, versus $18.90 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 21 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $9.76 per fill, versus $8.75 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
Glimepiride is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 20 prescriptions for Glimepiride, about 39% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $1.65 per fill, versus $8.06 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 18 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 32% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $15.13 per fill, versus $10.69 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 17 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 20% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $4.16 per fill, versus $6.29 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 bladder problems (overactive bladder, neurogenic detrusor overactivity).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 17 prescriptions for Myrbetriq, about 37% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $735.17 per fill, versus $579.73 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 combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 17 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 60% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $3.48 per fill, versus $5.02 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 16 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 27% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $15.11 per fill, versus $10.34 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
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Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 16 prescriptions for Naproxen, about 66% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $5.18 per fill, versus $10.63 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
Sumatriptan is used to treat migraines.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 16 prescriptions for Sumatriptan Succinate, about 70% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $8.62 per fill, versus $21.78 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 (hypertension).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 15 prescriptions for Telmisartan, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $65.56 per fill, versus $27.01 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
Calcitriol is a man-made active form of vitamin D.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 14 prescriptions for Calcitriol, about 28% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $31.48 per fill, versus $16.66 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
Fenofibrate 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 14 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $12.31 per fill, versus $22.10 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
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 14 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 15% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $3.30 per fill, versus $4.55 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 14 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 40% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $38.64 per fill, versus $16.63 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 help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 14 prescriptions for Morphine Sulfate Er, about 32% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $18.08 per fill, versus $27.51 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
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 14 prescriptions for Ventolin Hfa, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $51.59 per fill, versus $68.28 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
Carisoprodol is used short-term to treat muscle pain and discomfort.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 13 prescriptions for Carisoprodol, about 69% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $3.09 per fill, versus $9.49 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
Nebivolol is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 13 prescriptions for Nebivolol Hcl, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $85.14 per fill, versus $52.13 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 13 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride Er, about 34% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $9.97 per fill, versus $23.89 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
This medication is used in men who do not make enough of a natural substance called testosterone.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 13 prescriptions for Testosterone Cypionate, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $11.54 per fill, versus $34.03 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 12 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $24.33 per fill, versus $26.84 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 an overactive bladder.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 12 prescriptions for Tolterodine Tartrate Er, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $48.09 per fill, versus $85.62 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 11 prescriptions for Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er, about 38% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $153.81 per fill, versus $67.55 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Santiago wrote 11 prescriptions for Synthroid, about 27% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $36.02 per fill, versus $45.82 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. Santiago’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Santiago prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Santiago's most prescribed medications were Metformin Hcl Er (264), Atorvastatin Calcium (189) and Ezetimibe (177).
How does Dr. Santiago's prescribing compare with other Ohio prescribers?
Of the 97 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Santiago prescribes 26 more often than the typical Ohio prescriber, 18 about as often and 53 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Santiago 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 Ohio 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.
