DEVIN REED SAKAMOTO MD
Prescription History 1902508609
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Salem, VA
What does Dr. Sakamoto prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Sakamoto wrote 68 Medicare prescriptions for 5 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 16 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. Sakamoto prescribes.
Medications 5 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 Virginia 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Sakamoto wrote 16 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 9% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (175). Medicare paid $5.69 per fill, versus $9.39 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Sakamoto wrote 15 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 14% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (106). Medicare paid $2.68 per fill, versus $8.85 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Sakamoto wrote 13 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 20% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $31.40 per fill, versus $26.36 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Sakamoto wrote 13 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 9% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (141). Medicare paid $4.85 per fill, versus $5.81 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Sakamoto wrote 11 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 21% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $953.01 per fill, versus $1,312.34 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. Sakamoto’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Sakamoto prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Sakamoto's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (16), Losartan Potassium (15) and Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (13).
How does Dr. Sakamoto's prescribing compare with other Virginia prescribers?
Of the 5 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Sakamoto prescribes 5 less often than the typical Virginia prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Sakamoto 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 Virginia 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.
