MS. VIJAY SHRI KANNAN M.D.
Prescription History 1942295621
Internal Medicine in Silver Spring, MD
What does Dr. Kannan prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Kannan wrote 2,026 Medicare prescriptions for 61 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 231 prescriptions for 76 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. Kannan prescribes.
Medications 61 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
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 Maryland prescribers
Dr. Kannan wrote 231 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (167). Medicare paid $10.41 per fill, versus $12.96 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Kannan wrote 168 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (130). Medicare paid $7.51 per fill, versus $8.15 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Kannan wrote 101 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $12.37 per fill, versus $11.44 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Kannan wrote 90 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $7.67 per fill, versus $8.72 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Kannan wrote 89 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 81% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (110). Medicare paid $8.99 per fill, versus $11.67 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Kannan wrote 79 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $4.23 per fill, versus $4.79 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Kannan wrote 68 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $12.12 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Kannan wrote 57 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 65% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (88). Medicare paid $5.22 per fill, versus $8.25 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
Rosuvastatin 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 Maryland prescribers
Dr. Kannan wrote 52 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about half as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $34.82 per fill, versus $22.56 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. Kannan wrote 45 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 70% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $16.50 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Kannan wrote 40 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about half as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $17.00 per fill, versus $17.16 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Kannan wrote 40 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $17.72 per fill, versus $18.03 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Kannan wrote 37 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $4.30 per fill, versus $6.81 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
Levocetirizine is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, and sneezing.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Kannan wrote 33 prescriptions for Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride, about as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $15.23 per fill, versus $18.02 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Kannan wrote 33 prescriptions for Synthroid, about 86% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $71.28 per fill, versus $69.81 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
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Kannan wrote 32 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 76% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $16.22 per fill, versus $16.42 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 treat depression.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Kannan wrote 32 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 61% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $9.13 per fill, versus $10.07 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
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 Maryland prescribers
Dr. Kannan wrote 30 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about half as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $7.99 per fill, versus $10.84 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
Simvastatin 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 Maryland prescribers
Dr. Kannan wrote 30 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about half as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $16.02 per fill, versus $9.92 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Kannan wrote 26 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 37% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $26.83 per fill, versus $15.67 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
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Kannan wrote 25 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 33% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $929.60 per fill, versus $934.44 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
Pravastatin 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 Maryland prescribers
Dr. Kannan wrote 25 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about half as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $21.25 per fill, versus $18.60 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
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. Kannan wrote 24 prescriptions for Famotidine, about half as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $14.82 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Kannan wrote 24 prescriptions for Finasteride, about half as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $14.82 per fill, versus $16.44 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 Maryland prescribers
Dr. Kannan wrote 23 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 62% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $6.96 per fill, versus $10.54 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Kannan wrote 23 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 68% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $14.68 per fill, versus $13.31 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
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. Kannan wrote 23 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 36% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $4.70 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Kannan wrote 22 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about half as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $6.45 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Kannan wrote 22 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about half as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $14.28 per fill, versus $14.59 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
Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Kannan wrote 22 prescriptions for Januvia, about 76% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $1,272.19 per fill, versus $966.80 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Kannan wrote 22 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about half as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $6.52 per fill, versus $11.20 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
Tirzepatide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Kannan wrote 22 prescriptions for Mounjaro, about half as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $2,257.00 per fill, versus $1,359.42 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 treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Kannan wrote 21 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $21.44 per fill, versus $28.92 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Kannan wrote 20 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about half as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $5.74 per fill, versus $11.44 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 wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Kannan wrote 20 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 79% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $15.83 per fill, versus $8.51 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
Glimepiride is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Kannan wrote 19 prescriptions for Glimepiride, about half as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $7.92 per fill, versus $10.45 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Kannan wrote 19 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $17.39 per fill, versus $16.84 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Kannan wrote 17 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about 63% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $163.25 per fill, versus $35.35 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 Maryland prescribers
Dr. Kannan wrote 17 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about half as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $1.15 per fill, versus $7.57 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
This medication is used to relieve nasal symptoms such as runny/itching/stuffy nose, sneezing, and post-nasal drip caused by allergies or other conditions.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Kannan wrote 16 prescriptions for Azelastine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $17.54 per fill, versus $31.50 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
Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease).
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Kannan wrote 16 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 34% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $25.36 per fill, versus $14.20 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
Esomeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Kannan wrote 16 prescriptions for Esomeprazole Magnesium, about 64% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $97.12 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Kannan wrote 16 prescriptions for Farxiga, about half as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $613.23 per fill, versus $1,020.87 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
Nebivolol is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Kannan wrote 16 prescriptions for Nebivolol Hcl, about 63% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $70.99 per fill, versus $66.67 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 help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Kannan wrote 16 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 21% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $16.50 per fill, versus $15.72 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
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 Maryland prescribers
Dr. Kannan wrote 15 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 37% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $1.73 per fill, versus $4.84 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
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 Maryland prescribers
Dr. Kannan wrote 14 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 27% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $36.07 per fill, versus $29.94 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 used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Kannan wrote 14 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about half as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $8.45 per fill, versus $13.78 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Kannan wrote 14 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 25% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $5.99 per fill, versus $8.19 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. Kannan wrote 14 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 38% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $13.23 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Kannan wrote 13 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 29% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $3.69 per fill, versus $6.37 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Kannan wrote 13 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about half as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $5.94 per fill, versus $8.61 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 Maryland prescribers
Dr. Kannan wrote 13 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 27% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $1,712.89 per fill, versus $1,411.16 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Kannan wrote 13 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl, about 67% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $8.57 per fill, versus $20.86 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 to treat depression.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Kannan wrote 12 prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about half as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $17.39 per fill, versus $14.99 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Kannan wrote 12 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 33% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $5.57 per fill, versus $9.48 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Kannan wrote 12 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 39% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $7.53 per fill, versus $6.45 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Kannan wrote 12 prescriptions for Linzess, about half as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $568.63 per fill, versus $860.48 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Kannan wrote 12 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 39% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $4.53 per fill, versus $9.76 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 for certain patients who have symptoms of low blood pressure when standing.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Kannan wrote 12 prescriptions for Midodrine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $108.53 per fill, versus $58.03 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 bladder problems (overactive bladder, neurogenic detrusor overactivity).
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Kannan wrote 12 prescriptions for Myrbetriq, about 31% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $1,159.12 per fill, versus $701.44 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. Kannan’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Kannan prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Kannan's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (231), Amlodipine Besylate (168) and Losartan Potassium (101).
How does Dr. Kannan's prescribing compare with other Maryland prescribers?
Of the 61 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Kannan prescribes 2 more often than the typical Maryland prescriber, 11 about as often and 48 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Kannan 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.
