NATARAJAN RAVENDHRAN M.D.
Prescription History 1821071069
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Catonsville, MD
What does Dr. Ravendhran prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Ravendhran wrote 337 Medicare prescriptions for 13 medications. The most prescribed was Ursodiol, with 70 prescriptions for 23 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. Ravendhran prescribes.
Medications 13 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 Maryland prescribers.
What it is used for
Ursodiol is used to dissolve certain types of gallstones, to prevent gallstones from forming in obese patients who are losing weight rapidly, and to treat a certain type of liver disease (primary biliary cholangitis).
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Ravendhran wrote 70 prescriptions for Ursodiol, about 2.9 times as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $137.28 per fill, versus $161.37 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Ravendhran wrote 62 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $17.49 per fill, versus $14.60 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Ravendhran wrote 35 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about half as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $21.15 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
Tenofovir alafenamide is used to treat chronic hepatitis B infection, a viral infection of the liver.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Ravendhran wrote 31 prescriptions for Vemlidy, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $1,370.76 per fill, versus $1,625.12 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Ravendhran wrote 26 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 71% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $11.74 per fill, versus $10.02 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
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 Maryland prescribers
Dr. Ravendhran wrote 23 prescriptions for Famotidine, about half as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $23.22 per fill, versus $14.07 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
Dexlansoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Ravendhran wrote 15 prescriptions for Dexlansoprazole Dr, about 67% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $374.63 per fill, versus $316.00 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 diarrhea caused by the common bacteria known as E.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Ravendhran wrote 15 prescriptions for Xifaxan, about 70% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $3,326.07 per fill, versus $2,473.59 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
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 Maryland prescribers
Dr. Ravendhran wrote 14 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 22% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $4.08 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
Esomeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Ravendhran wrote 12 prescriptions for Esomeprazole Magnesium, about half as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $37.25 per fill, versus $63.74 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
This medication is a laxative used to treat constipation.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Ravendhran wrote 12 prescriptions for Lactulose, about half as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $58.12 per fill, versus $23.20 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Ravendhran wrote 11 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 23% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $1.27 per fill, versus $10.39 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 bowel disease (ulcerative colitis).
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Ravendhran wrote 11 prescriptions for Mesalamine, about half as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $576.69 per fill, versus $565.27 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. Ravendhran’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Ravendhran prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Ravendhran's most prescribed medications were Ursodiol (70), Omeprazole (62) and Pantoprazole Sodium (35).
How does Dr. Ravendhran's prescribing compare with other Maryland prescribers?
Of the 13 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Ravendhran prescribes 2 more often than the typical Maryland prescriber, 1 about as often and 10 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Ravendhran 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 Maryland 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.
