SAMRACHANA ACHARYA
Prescription History 1780460410
Internal Medicine in Bronx, NY
What does Samrachana Acharya prescribe?
In 2024, Samrachana Acharya wrote 339 Medicare prescriptions for 19 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 57 prescriptions for 38 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 Samrachana Acharya prescribes.
Medications 19 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 New York prescribers.
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 New York prescribers
Samrachana Acharya wrote 57 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 29% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (195). Medicare paid $10.53 per fill, versus $10.41 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
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 New York prescribers
Samrachana Acharya wrote 35 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $52.95 per fill, versus $33.48 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 New York prescribers
Samrachana Acharya wrote 25 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 41% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $934.23 per fill, versus $1,011.66 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Samrachana Acharya wrote 21 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 23% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $7.49 per fill, versus $6.94 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Samrachana Acharya wrote 19 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 13% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $4.31 per fill, versus $6.16 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 New York prescribers
Samrachana Acharya wrote 18 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 39% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $2.37 per fill, versus $4.12 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Samrachana Acharya wrote 15 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 12% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (126). Medicare paid $12.20 per fill, versus $14.99 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Samrachana Acharya wrote 14 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 26% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $5.22 per fill, versus $8.29 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with New York prescribers
Samrachana Acharya wrote 14 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 14% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (97). Medicare paid $17.71 per fill, versus $14.09 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 New York prescribers
Samrachana Acharya wrote 13 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 15% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $1,192.38 per fill, versus $874.81 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
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 New York prescribers
Samrachana Acharya wrote 13 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 19% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $4.34 per fill, versus $4.82 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
Umeclidinium is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing, shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with New York prescribers
Samrachana Acharya wrote 13 prescriptions for Incruse Ellipta, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $428.70 per fill, versus $425.32 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
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Samrachana Acharya wrote 13 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 32% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $20.97 per fill, versus $23.72 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 used to prevent and decrease symptoms (wheezing and trouble breathing) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with New York prescribers
Samrachana Acharya wrote 12 prescriptions for Breo Ellipta, about 32% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $545.69 per fill, versus $511.52 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with New York prescribers
Samrachana Acharya wrote 12 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 15% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $6.20 per fill, versus $12.77 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Samrachana Acharya wrote 12 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 11% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (113). Medicare paid $11.00 per fill, versus $9.47 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Samrachana Acharya wrote 11 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 27% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $23.03 per fill, versus $13.13 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Samrachana Acharya wrote 11 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 17% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $906.39 per fill, versus $1,284.03 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
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 New York prescribers
Samrachana Acharya wrote 11 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 9% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $10.59 per fill, versus $14.37 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Samrachana Acharya’s prescriptions
What does Samrachana Acharya prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Samrachana Acharya's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (57), Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (35) and Jardiance (25).
How does Samrachana Acharya's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 19 medications with a state comparison, Samrachana Acharya prescribes 19 less often than the typical New York prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Samrachana Acharya 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 New York 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.
