SANOBER MALIK MD
Prescription History 1891835708
Internal Medicine in Norman, OK
What does Dr. Malik prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Malik wrote 3,373 Medicare prescriptions for 39 medications. The most prescribed was Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate, with 533 prescriptions for 155 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. Malik prescribes.
Medications 39 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 Oklahoma prescribers.
What it is used for
Hydroxychloroquine is used to prevent or treat malaria caused by mosquito bites.
Compared with Oklahoma prescribers
Dr. Malik wrote 533 prescriptions for Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate, about 6.5 times as often as the typical Oklahoma prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $33.65 per fill, versus $44.10 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
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 Oklahoma prescribers
Dr. Malik wrote 426 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 9.3 times as often as the typical Oklahoma prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $4.12 per fill, versus $3.46 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
Methotrexate is used to treat certain types of cancer (such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma), severe psoriasis that has not responded to other treatments, or rheumatoid arthritis.
Compared with Oklahoma prescribers
Dr. Malik wrote 342 prescriptions for Methotrexate, about 4.3 times as often as the typical Oklahoma prescriber of it (79). Medicare paid $20.27 per fill, versus $24.40 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
Sulfasalazine is used to treat a certain type of bowel disease called ulcerative colitis.
Compared with Oklahoma prescribers
Dr. Malik wrote 197 prescriptions for Sulfasalazine, about 5 times as often as the typical Oklahoma prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $19.69 per fill, versus $23.86 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 medication is used alone or in combination with an immunosuppressant (such as methotrexate) to treat certain types of arthritis (such as rheumatoid, psoriatic, juvenile idiopathic, and ankylosing spondylitis).
Compared with Oklahoma prescribers
Dr. Malik wrote 172 prescriptions for Enbrel Sureclick, about 3.9 times as often as the typical Oklahoma prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $8,037.75 per fill, versus $7,836.86 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
Adalimumab is used to reduce pain and swelling due to certain types of arthritis (such as rheumatoid, psoriatic, juvenile idiopathic, ankylosing spondylitis).
Compared with Oklahoma prescribers
Dr. Malik wrote 146 prescriptions for Humira(Cf) Pen, about 3.6 times as often as the typical Oklahoma prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $7,481.51 per fill, versus $8,556.27 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Oklahoma prescribers
Dr. Malik wrote 146 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 2.3 times as often as the typical Oklahoma prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $12.32 per fill, versus $9.16 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Oklahoma prescribers
Dr. Malik wrote 137 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Oklahoma prescriber of it (115). Medicare paid $31.47 per fill, versus $16.87 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Oklahoma prescribers
Dr. Malik wrote 107 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Oklahoma prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $6.06 per fill, versus $10.60 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
Azathioprine is used to prevent organ rejection in people who have received a kidney transplant.
Compared with Oklahoma prescribers
Dr. Malik wrote 100 prescriptions for Azathioprine, about 3.1 times as often as the typical Oklahoma prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $29.04 per fill, versus $40.34 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
Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasms/pain.
Compared with Oklahoma prescribers
Dr. Malik wrote 90 prescriptions for Methocarbamol, about 2.8 times as often as the typical Oklahoma prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $9.57 per fill, versus $14.02 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Oklahoma prescribers
Dr. Malik wrote 77 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Oklahoma prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $16.84 per fill, versus $10.93 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Oklahoma prescribers
Dr. Malik wrote 67 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about as often as the typical Oklahoma prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $5.65 per fill, versus $7.20 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
This medication is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, a condition in which the body's own defense system (immune system) attacks healthy tissue.
Compared with Oklahoma prescribers
Dr. Malik wrote 66 prescriptions for Orencia Clickject, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Oklahoma prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $6,733.18 per fill, versus $5,930.62 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 pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Oklahoma prescribers
Dr. Malik wrote 66 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about as often as the typical Oklahoma prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $31.02 per fill, versus $23.38 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 to treat rheumatoid arthritis in adults and in children (such as polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis-PJIA, systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis-SJIA).
Compared with Oklahoma prescribers
Dr. Malik wrote 59 prescriptions for Actemra Actpen, about 2.6 times as often as the typical Oklahoma prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $4,295.71 per fill, versus $3,945.67 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 depression, anxiety).
Compared with Oklahoma prescribers
Dr. Malik wrote 51 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 85% as often as the typical Oklahoma prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $34.15 per fill, versus $27.45 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 to treat certain types of lupus.
Compared with Oklahoma prescribers
Dr. Malik wrote 49 prescriptions for Benlysta, about 2 times as often as the typical Oklahoma prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $5,057.27 per fill, versus $4,527.18 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 a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with Oklahoma prescribers
Dr. Malik wrote 49 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about as often as the typical Oklahoma prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $40.00 per fill, versus $33.39 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 rheumatoid arthritis, polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (pJIA), or polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR).
Compared with Oklahoma prescribers
Dr. Malik wrote 45 prescriptions for Kevzara, about 2.3 times as often as the typical Oklahoma prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $5,574.79 per fill, versus $4,634.38 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
Tofacitinib is used to treat certain types of arthritis (such as psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, polyarticular course juvenile idiopathic arthritis-pcJIA).
Compared with Oklahoma prescribers
Dr. Malik wrote 40 prescriptions for Xeljanz, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Oklahoma prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $5,630.00 per fill, versus $5,667.48 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
Mycophenolate is used in combination with other medications to keep your body from attacking and rejecting your transplanted organ (such as kidney, liver, heart).
Compared with Oklahoma prescribers
Dr. Malik wrote 39 prescriptions for Mycophenolate Mofetil, about as often as the typical Oklahoma prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $398.94 per fill, versus $106.36 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
Folic acid is the man-made form of folate.
Compared with Oklahoma prescribers
Dr. Malik wrote 37 prescriptions for Folic Acid, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Oklahoma prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $7.06 per fill, versus $7.21 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 muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Oklahoma prescribers
Dr. Malik wrote 37 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 65% as often as the typical Oklahoma prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $22.16 per fill, versus $12.28 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
Adalimumab is used to reduce pain and swelling due to certain types of arthritis (such as rheumatoid, psoriatic, juvenile idiopathic, ankylosing spondylitis).
Compared with Oklahoma prescribers
Dr. Malik wrote 29 prescriptions for Humira(Cf), about 1.6 times as often as the typical Oklahoma prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $6,879.70 per fill, versus $8,557.54 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
Upadacitinib is used to treat certain types of arthritis (such as psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, axial spondyloarthritis, polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis- pJIA).
Compared with Oklahoma prescribers
Dr. Malik wrote 29 prescriptions for Rinvoq, about 82% as often as the typical Oklahoma prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $7,569.02 per fill, versus $6,678.28 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
Sulfasalazine is used to treat a certain type of bowel disease called ulcerative colitis.
Compared with Oklahoma prescribers
Dr. Malik wrote 29 prescriptions for Sulfasalazine Dr, about half as often as the typical Oklahoma prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $18.04 per fill, versus $33.59 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
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Oklahoma prescribers
Dr. Malik wrote 28 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 79% as often as the typical Oklahoma prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $8.81 per fill, versus $8.31 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
Adalimumab is used to reduce pain and swelling due to certain types of arthritis (such as rheumatoid, psoriatic, juvenile idiopathic, ankylosing spondylitis).
Compared with Oklahoma prescribers
Dr. Malik wrote 24 prescriptions for Humira Pen, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Oklahoma prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $6,713.53 per fill, versus $7,934.00 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Oklahoma prescribers
Dr. Malik wrote 21 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Oklahoma prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $9.68 per fill, versus $10.82 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 reduce pain and swelling due to certain types of arthritis (such as rheumatoid, psoriatic, and ankylosing spondylitis).
Compared with Oklahoma prescribers
Dr. Malik wrote 21 prescriptions for Simponi, about as often as the typical Oklahoma prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $5,992.73 per fill, versus $6,654.24 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 to treat rheumatoid arthritis, a condition in which the body's defense system (immune system) fails to recognize the body as itself and attacks the healthy tissues around the joints.
Compared with Oklahoma prescribers
Dr. Malik wrote 19 prescriptions for Leflunomide, about 25% as often as the typical Oklahoma prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $27.24 per fill, versus $61.90 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
Teriparatide is used to treat bone loss (osteoporosis) in people who have a high risk of getting fractures.
Compared with Oklahoma prescribers
Dr. Malik wrote 19 prescriptions for Teriparatide, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Oklahoma prescriber of it (15). Medicare paid $1,983.48 per fill, versus $2,358.57 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
Tofacitinib is used to treat certain types of arthritis (such as psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis).
Compared with Oklahoma prescribers
Dr. Malik wrote 15 prescriptions for Xeljanz Xr, about half as often as the typical Oklahoma prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $5,672.75 per fill, versus $5,835.15 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
Febuxostat is used to lower uric acid levels in people with gout.
Compared with Oklahoma prescribers
Dr. Malik wrote 14 prescriptions for Febuxostat, about 78% as often as the typical Oklahoma prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $135.23 per fill, versus $84.25 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
Teriparatide is used to treat bone loss (osteoporosis) in people who have a high risk of getting fractures.
Compared with Oklahoma prescribers
Dr. Malik wrote 13 prescriptions for Forteo, about 86% as often as the typical Oklahoma prescriber of it (15). Medicare paid $4,318.38 per fill, versus $4,265.83 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 variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Oklahoma prescribers
Dr. Malik wrote 12 prescriptions for Clobetasol Propionate, about 30% as often as the typical Oklahoma prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $29.18 per fill, versus $48.22 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
This medication is used to treat plaque psoriasis and certain types of arthritis (such as arthritis of the spine, psoriatic arthritis, axial spondyloarthritis, enthesitis-related arthritis).
Compared with Oklahoma prescribers
Dr. Malik wrote 11 prescriptions for Cosentyx Sensoready (2 Pens), about half as often as the typical Oklahoma prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $5,668.12 per fill, versus $7,604.92 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
Vitamin D (ergocalciferol-D2, cholecalciferol-D3, alfacalcidol) is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps your body absorb calcium and phosphorus.
Compared with Oklahoma prescribers
Dr. Malik wrote 11 prescriptions for Vitamin D2, about 40% as often as the typical Oklahoma prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $11.13 per fill, versus $10.24 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. Malik’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Malik prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Malik's most prescribed medications were Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate (533), Prednisone (426) and Methotrexate (342).
How does Dr. Malik's prescribing compare with other Oklahoma prescribers?
Of the 39 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Malik prescribes 20 more often than the typical Oklahoma prescriber, 11 about as often and 8 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Malik 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 Oklahoma 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.
