DR. SUJA SADASIVAN MD
Prescription History 1881822021
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Brighton, MA
What does Dr. Sadasivan prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Sadasivan wrote 920 Medicare prescriptions for 31 medications. The most prescribed was Carbidopa-Levodopa (carbidopa/levodopa), with 153 prescriptions for 46 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. Sadasivan prescribes.
Medications 31 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 Massachusetts prescribers.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Sadasivan wrote 153 prescriptions for Carbidopa-Levodopa, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $38.06 per fill, versus $29.93 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 combination medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Sadasivan wrote 94 prescriptions for Carbidopa-Levodopa Er, about 2 times as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $42.33 per fill, versus $53.39 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
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Sadasivan wrote 76 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $59.46 per fill, versus $36.22 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
Amantadine is used to treat Parkinson's disease, as well as side effects caused by drugs (such as drug-induced extrapyramidal symptoms), chemicals, and other medical conditions.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Sadasivan wrote 46 prescriptions for Amantadine, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $67.41 per fill, versus $42.24 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
This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Sadasivan wrote 42 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $16.83 per fill, versus $13.94 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
This medication is a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Sadasivan wrote 42 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $14.94 per fill, versus $18.42 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
Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Sadasivan wrote 39 prescriptions for Topiramate, about as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $12.46 per fill, versus $16.20 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Sadasivan wrote 32 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 40% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $42.63 per fill, versus $14.49 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 used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Sadasivan wrote 31 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 67% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $20.33 per fill, versus $13.27 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Sadasivan wrote 27 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $14.41 per fill, versus $12.88 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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Sadasivan wrote 27 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 37% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $17.92 per fill, versus $9.86 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
Sumatriptan is used to treat migraines.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Sadasivan wrote 22 prescriptions for Sumatriptan Succinate, about 89% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $11.81 per fill, versus $22.36 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Sadasivan wrote 20 prescriptions for Baclofen, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $33.56 per fill, versus $20.34 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 medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Sadasivan wrote 20 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $14.92 per fill, versus $26.82 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
Valbenazine is used to treat involuntary movements of the face, tongue, or other body parts (tardive dyskinesia).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Sadasivan wrote 20 prescriptions for Ingrezza, about as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $8,187.29 per fill, versus $7,813.67 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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Sadasivan wrote 20 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 34% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $14.16 per fill, versus $18.29 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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Sadasivan wrote 19 prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about 77% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $17.64 per fill, versus $15.57 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
There are different types of botulinum toxin products (toxin A and B) with different uses (eye problems, muscle stiffness/spasms, migraines, cosmetic, overactive bladder).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Sadasivan wrote 18 prescriptions for Botox, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $1,228.54 per fill, versus $1,471.42 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 medication is used to help prevent migraine.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Sadasivan wrote 17 prescriptions for Aimovig Autoinjector, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $830.78 per fill, versus $866.69 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 depression.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Sadasivan wrote 17 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 33% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $36.46 per fill, versus $19.68 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Sadasivan wrote 16 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 28% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $12.09 per fill, versus $8.14 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 anxiety.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Sadasivan wrote 13 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 33% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $16.80 per fill, versus $15.99 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
This medication is used alone or with other medications to control seizures.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Sadasivan wrote 13 prescriptions for Primidone, about 41% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $34.78 per fill, versus $26.03 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
This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Sadasivan wrote 13 prescriptions for Ropinirole Hcl, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $67.27 per fill, versus $16.76 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 migraine.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Sadasivan wrote 13 prescriptions for Ubrelvy, about 40% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $1,637.00 per fill, versus $1,273.06 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 help prevent migraine.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Sadasivan wrote 12 prescriptions for Emgality Pen, about 30% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $802.33 per fill, versus $796.38 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 medication is used with other medications (levodopa/carbidopa) to treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Sadasivan wrote 12 prescriptions for Ongentys, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $578.43 per fill, versus $888.92 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
Rasagiline is used alone or with other medications (such as levodopa/carbidopa) to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Sadasivan wrote 12 prescriptions for Rasagiline Mesylate, about 37% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $125.33 per fill, versus $189.05 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
Rivastigmine is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease and to Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Sadasivan wrote 12 prescriptions for Rivastigmine, about 41% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $74.30 per fill, versus $64.72 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Sadasivan wrote 11 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 36% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $18.95 per fill, versus $16.81 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
This medication is used to prevent migraines.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Sadasivan wrote 11 prescriptions for Qulipta, about 41% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $1,075.19 per fill, versus $1,229.89 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. Sadasivan’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Sadasivan prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Sadasivan's most prescribed medications were Carbidopa-Levodopa (153), Carbidopa-Levodopa Er (94) and Memantine Hcl (76).
How does Dr. Sadasivan's prescribing compare with other Massachusetts prescribers?
Of the 31 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Sadasivan prescribes 6 more often than the typical Massachusetts prescriber, 4 about as often and 21 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Sadasivan 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 Massachusetts 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.
