JAMES N SULLIVAN MD
Prescription History 1750335642
Anesthesiology in Omaha, NE
What does Dr. Sullivan prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Sullivan wrote 194 Medicare prescriptions for 12 medications. The most prescribed was Escitalopram Oxalate, with 31 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. Sullivan prescribes.
Medications 12 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 Nebraska prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Nebraska prescribers
Dr. Sullivan wrote 31 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about half as often as the typical Nebraska prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $6.12 per fill, versus $10.77 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Nebraska prescribers
Dr. Sullivan wrote 21 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 25% as often as the typical Nebraska prescriber of it (85). Medicare paid $4.76 per fill, versus $20.79 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 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 Nebraska prescribers
Dr. Sullivan wrote 19 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about 38% as often as the typical Nebraska prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $2.99 per fill, versus $7.35 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
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 Nebraska prescribers
Dr. Sullivan wrote 17 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 18% as often as the typical Nebraska prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $3.89 per fill, versus $4.72 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
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Nebraska prescribers
Dr. Sullivan wrote 16 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about 36% as often as the typical Nebraska prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $3.91 per fill, versus $31.33 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Nebraska prescribers
Dr. Sullivan wrote 15 prescriptions for Irbesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical Nebraska prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $8.20 per fill, versus $14.79 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Nebraska prescribers
Dr. Sullivan wrote 15 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 24% as often as the typical Nebraska prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $6.80 per fill, versus $6.11 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 depression.
Compared with Nebraska prescribers
Dr. Sullivan wrote 13 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 32% as often as the typical Nebraska prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $5.83 per fill, versus $22.94 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
Insulin degludec is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Nebraska prescribers
Dr. Sullivan wrote 13 prescriptions for Tresiba Flextouch U-200, about half as often as the typical Nebraska prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $608.97 per fill, versus $939.77 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
Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Nebraska prescribers
Dr. Sullivan wrote 12 prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about half as often as the typical Nebraska prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $1.91 per fill, versus $15.20 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
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 Nebraska prescribers
Dr. Sullivan wrote 11 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about half as often as the typical Nebraska prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $20.44 per fill, versus $22.54 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
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 Nebraska prescribers
Dr. Sullivan wrote 11 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 15% as often as the typical Nebraska prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $7.32 per fill, versus $7.43 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. Sullivan’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Sullivan prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Sullivan's most prescribed medications were Escitalopram Oxalate (31), Potassium Chloride (21) and Warfarin Sodium (19).
How does Dr. Sullivan's prescribing compare with other Nebraska prescribers?
Of the 12 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Sullivan prescribes 12 less often than the typical Nebraska prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Sullivan 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 Nebraska 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.
