SANTHA T. KURIEN M.D.
Prescription History 1912965708
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Danbury, CT
What does Dr. Kurien prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Kurien wrote 2,735 Medicare prescriptions for 36 medications. The most prescribed was Mirtazapine, with 260 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. Kurien prescribes.
Medications 36 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 Connecticut prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Kurien wrote 260 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 4.5 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $9.99 per fill, versus $19.27 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Kurien wrote 254 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 3.1 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $9.90 per fill, versus $9.79 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 Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Kurien wrote 252 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 5.9 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $15.07 per fill, versus $24.03 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Kurien wrote 211 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 3.6 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $7.72 per fill, versus $5.25 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Kurien wrote 184 prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about 3.9 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $51.11 per fill, versus $61.55 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 Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Kurien wrote 169 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $12.99 per fill, versus $11.03 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 to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Kurien wrote 165 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 2.8 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $22.80 per fill, versus $17.37 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Kurien wrote 140 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 2.7 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $4.60 per fill, versus $9.70 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 Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Kurien wrote 124 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 2.6 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $3.94 per fill, versus $7.53 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, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Kurien wrote 93 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 2.6 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $18.10 per fill, versus $21.77 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Kurien wrote 80 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $6.39 per fill, versus $9.24 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Kurien wrote 78 prescriptions for Risperidone, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $19.23 per fill, versus $15.70 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
Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Kurien wrote 67 prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $9.03 per fill, versus $14.98 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Kurien wrote 58 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $6.69 per fill, versus $7.78 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, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Kurien wrote 55 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $2.77 per fill, versus $11.99 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 to treat depression.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Kurien wrote 54 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $5.39 per fill, versus $7.91 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 Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Kurien wrote 45 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $14.87 per fill, versus $23.65 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 Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Kurien wrote 41 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $12.67 per fill, versus $15.64 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, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Kurien wrote 41 prescriptions for Paroxetine Hcl, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $14.26 per fill, versus $15.90 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Kurien wrote 38 prescriptions for Olanzapine, about 72% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $16.21 per fill, versus $26.47 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
This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Kurien wrote 37 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about 71% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $20.99 per fill, versus $45.77 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
This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, mental/mood conditions (such as manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Kurien wrote 33 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium Er, about 82% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $60.27 per fill, versus $42.53 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 Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Kurien wrote 27 prescriptions for Bupropion Hcl Sr, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $20.70 per fill, versus $18.65 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 attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Kurien wrote 27 prescriptions for Methylphenidate Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $25.50 per fill, versus $26.33 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 Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Kurien wrote 26 prescriptions for Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er, about 87% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $23.47 per fill, versus $61.96 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 Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Kurien wrote 26 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate Er, about as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $63.49 per fill, versus $63.15 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
This medication is used to treat manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Kurien wrote 25 prescriptions for Lithium Carbonate, about as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $2.85 per fill, versus $9.65 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 Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Kurien wrote 23 prescriptions for Nortriptyline Hcl, about as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $14.73 per fill, versus $16.62 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
Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Kurien wrote 18 prescriptions for Diazepam, about 66% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $4.72 per fill, versus $6.84 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, schizoaffective disorders).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Kurien wrote 14 prescriptions for Haloperidol, about 41% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $15.12 per fill, versus $29.31 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, anxiety disorders).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Kurien wrote 13 prescriptions for Paroxetine Er, about as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (14). Medicare paid $27.31 per fill, versus $65.64 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 Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Kurien wrote 12 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $10.56 per fill, versus $16.45 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 to treat depression.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Kurien wrote 12 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $50.35 per fill, versus $20.28 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Kurien wrote 11 prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $7.14 per fill, versus $15.77 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
This combination medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Kurien wrote 11 prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine, about 35% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $46.76 per fill, versus $30.20 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
Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Kurien wrote 11 prescriptions for Topiramate, about 32% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $0.57 per fill, versus $13.50 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. Kurien’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Kurien prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Kurien's most prescribed medications were Mirtazapine (260), Trazodone Hcl (254) and Bupropion Xl (252).
How does Dr. Kurien's prescribing compare with other Connecticut prescribers?
Of the 36 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Kurien prescribes 18 more often than the typical Connecticut prescriber, 8 about as often and 10 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Kurien 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 Connecticut 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.
