BENJAMIN JOSEPH SANDERS DO
Prescription History 1720548621
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Indianapolis, IN
What does Dr. Sanders prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Sanders wrote 2,544 Medicare prescriptions for 47 medications. The most prescribed was Bupropion Xl (bupropion hcl), with 180 prescriptions for 29 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. Sanders prescribes.
Medications 47 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 Indiana prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Sanders wrote 180 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 4 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $15.80 per fill, versus $24.10 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Sanders wrote 179 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 3.5 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $6.93 per fill, versus $7.59 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Sanders wrote 166 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $4.81 per fill, versus $4.87 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 Indiana prescribers
Dr. Sanders wrote 151 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 2 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $15.37 per fill, versus $8.43 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
Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Sanders wrote 144 prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 2.9 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $6.00 per fill, versus $13.18 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 Indiana prescribers
Dr. Sanders wrote 118 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $4.75 per fill, versus $8.65 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 anxiety.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Sanders wrote 114 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $13.63 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 mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Sanders wrote 99 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $18.17 per fill, versus $23.69 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Sanders wrote 94 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 2 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $14.89 per fill, versus $10.37 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 depression.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Sanders wrote 80 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $11.12 per fill, versus $19.71 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 schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Sanders wrote 77 prescriptions for Risperidone, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $6.63 per fill, versus $13.76 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
This medication is used to treat manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Sanders wrote 68 prescriptions for Lithium Carbonate, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $6.33 per fill, versus $8.64 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Sanders wrote 68 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $16.65 per fill, versus $18.11 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 bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Sanders wrote 65 prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $173.99 per fill, versus $92.94 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Sanders wrote 65 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Pamoate, about 2.3 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $17.36 per fill, versus $13.32 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 Indiana prescribers
Dr. Sanders wrote 62 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $3.00 per fill, versus $6.78 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Sanders wrote 58 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $8.03 per fill, versus $6.93 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).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Sanders wrote 47 prescriptions for Ziprasidone Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $95.95 per fill, versus $77.50 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).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Sanders wrote 46 prescriptions for Olanzapine, about 86% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $21.13 per fill, versus $32.89 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 to treat seizure disorders, mental/mood conditions (such as manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Sanders wrote 41 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium Er, about as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $34.62 per fill, versus $63.42 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 attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Sanders wrote 39 prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $26.20 per fill, versus $29.53 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Sanders wrote 39 prescriptions for Doxepin Hcl, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $26.31 per fill, versus $36.73 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 used to treat depression.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Sanders wrote 38 prescriptions for Vilazodone Hcl, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $73.95 per fill, versus $93.29 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 mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Sanders wrote 36 prescriptions for Paroxetine Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $10.55 per fill, versus $13.75 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Sanders wrote 35 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 32% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (110). Medicare paid $12.17 per fill, versus $14.41 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Sanders wrote 34 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about half as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $6.88 per fill, versus $10.43 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Sanders wrote 33 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $37.00 per fill, versus $22.86 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
This combination medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Sanders wrote 32 prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine-Amphet Er, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $88.13 per fill, versus $60.31 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Sanders wrote 32 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $17.38 per fill, versus $16.96 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
Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Sanders wrote 29 prescriptions for Diazepam, about as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $8.61 per fill, versus $5.66 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
This medication is used to treat manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Sanders wrote 24 prescriptions for Lithium Carbonate Er, about 85% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $17.53 per fill, versus $13.79 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, depression, schizophrenia).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Sanders wrote 23 prescriptions for Vraylar, about 75% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $1,590.05 per fill, versus $1,456.99 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 Indiana prescribers
Dr. Sanders wrote 22 prescriptions for Prazosin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $11.21 per fill, versus $17.47 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 depression.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Sanders wrote 20 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about half as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $12.13 per fill, versus $6.17 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Sanders wrote 20 prescriptions for Trintellix, about 68% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $632.15 per fill, versus $573.36 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
Oxcarbazepine is used alone or with other medications to treat seizure disorders (epilepsy).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Sanders wrote 19 prescriptions for Oxcarbazepine, about half as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $46.21 per fill, versus $61.19 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
Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Sanders wrote 15 prescriptions for Topiramate, about 40% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $6.20 per fill, versus $12.18 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Sanders wrote 15 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate Er, about 89% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $15.74 per fill, versus $27.05 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
Benztropine is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or involuntary movements due to the side effects of certain psychiatric drugs (antipsychotics such as chlorpromazine/haloperidol).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Sanders wrote 14 prescriptions for Benztropine Mesylate, about 25% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $5.00 per fill, versus $11.78 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 seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Sanders wrote 14 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about 24% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $85.69 per fill, versus $42.86 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
Valbenazine is used to treat involuntary movements of the face, tongue, or other body parts (tardive dyskinesia).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Sanders wrote 14 prescriptions for Ingrezza, about 62% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $7,799.61 per fill, versus $7,618.35 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 schizophrenia, depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Sanders wrote 14 prescriptions for Lurasidone Hcl, about 40% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $59.34 per fill, versus $225.25 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 medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Sanders wrote 14 prescriptions for Paliperidone Er, about 41% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $89.74 per fill, versus $287.82 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Sanders wrote 14 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate Er, about half as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $53.21 per fill, versus $83.53 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Sanders wrote 11 prescriptions for Clozapine, about 15% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $90.93 per fill, versus $68.24 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Sanders wrote 11 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 14% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $9.40 per fill, versus $11.14 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 medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Sanders wrote 11 prescriptions for Fetzima, about half as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $571.86 per fill, versus $579.31 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. Sanders’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Sanders prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Sanders's most prescribed medications were Bupropion Xl (180), Clonazepam (179) and Alprazolam (166).
How does Dr. Sanders's prescribing compare with other Indiana prescribers?
Of the 47 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Sanders prescribes 23 more often than the typical Indiana prescriber, 8 about as often and 16 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Sanders 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 Indiana 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.
