PADMANI SHARMA MD
Prescription History 1952033821
Family Medicine in East Stroudsburg, PA
What does Dr. Sharma prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Sharma wrote 150 Medicare prescriptions for 8 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 33 prescriptions for 15 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. Sharma prescribes.
Medications 8 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Sharma wrote 33 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 15% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (217). Medicare paid $5.44 per fill, versus $12.25 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Sharma wrote 25 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 24% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (103). Medicare paid $3.70 per fill, versus $8.60 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
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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Sharma wrote 18 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 14% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $5.39 per fill, versus $16.32 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Sharma wrote 17 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 17% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $14.95 per fill, versus $14.77 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Sharma wrote 17 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 10% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (175). Medicare paid $6.41 per fill, versus $10.98 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
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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Sharma wrote 16 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 23% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $27.26 per fill, versus $32.33 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Sharma wrote 12 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 15% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $3.91 per fill, versus $4.25 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 alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Sharma wrote 12 prescriptions for Ropinirole Hcl, about 37% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $2.30 per fill, versus $14.62 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. Sharma’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Sharma prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Sharma's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (33), Metformin Hcl (25) and Rosuvastatin Calcium (18).
How does Dr. Sharma's prescribing compare with other Pennsylvania prescribers?
Of the 8 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Sharma prescribes 8 less often than the typical Pennsylvania prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Sharma 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 Pennsylvania 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.
