DR. PAUL A SURI MD
Prescription History 1962499400
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Philadelphia, PA
What does Dr. Suri prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Suri wrote 90 Medicare prescriptions for 4 medications. The most prescribed was Metoprolol Succinate, with 43 prescriptions for 23 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. Suri prescribes.
Medications 4 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Suri wrote 43 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 34% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (127). Medicare paid $13.92 per fill, versus $15.71 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Suri wrote 18 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 12% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (154). Medicare paid $4.22 per fill, versus $6.63 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
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. Suri wrote 16 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 7% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (217). Medicare paid $11.65 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
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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Suri wrote 13 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 12% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (104). Medicare paid $1,270.76 per fill, versus $796.82 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. Suri’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Suri prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Suri's most prescribed medications were Metoprolol Succinate (43), Amlodipine Besylate (18) and Atorvastatin Calcium (16).
How does Dr. Suri's prescribing compare with other Pennsylvania prescribers?
Of the 4 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Suri prescribes 4 less often than the typical Pennsylvania prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Suri 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.
