DR. LATIF M DHARAMSI M.D.
Prescription History 1982923959
Otolaryngology in Austin, TX
What does Dr. Dharamsi prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Dharamsi wrote 336 Medicare prescriptions for 13 medications. The most prescribed was Ipratropium Bromide, with 67 prescriptions for 35 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. Dharamsi prescribes.
Medications 13 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 Texas prescribers.
What it is used for
Ipratropium is used to treat a runny nose caused by the common cold or seasonal allergies.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Dharamsi wrote 67 prescriptions for Ipratropium Bromide, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $27.45 per fill, versus $29.28 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 relieve nasal symptoms such as runny/itching/stuffy nose, sneezing, and post-nasal drip caused by allergies or other conditions.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Dharamsi wrote 37 prescriptions for Azelastine Hcl, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $30.15 per fill, versus $29.04 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Dharamsi wrote 36 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 66% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $9.44 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
Cefdinir is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Dharamsi wrote 32 prescriptions for Cefdinir, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $20.72 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Dharamsi wrote 25 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 75% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $11.05 per fill, versus $13.64 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
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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Dharamsi wrote 24 prescriptions for Prednisone, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $1.47 per fill, versus $3.54 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 eye infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Dharamsi wrote 20 prescriptions for Ofloxacin, about 37% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $13.30 per fill, versus $17.25 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
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Dharamsi wrote 19 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $4.65 per fill, versus $7.37 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 product is used to relieve seasonal allergy symptoms of the nose such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, sneezing, and post-nasal drip.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Dharamsi wrote 17 prescriptions for Azelastine-Fluticasone, about 82% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $95.47 per fill, versus $137.60 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
This medication is used to treat certain skin conditions (eczema, prurigo nodularis) and a certain esophagus problem (eosinophilic esophagitis).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Dharamsi wrote 17 prescriptions for Dupixent Pen, about 61% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $4,212.45 per fill, versus $4,018.59 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Dharamsi wrote 17 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 21% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $7.42 per fill, versus $11.71 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
This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Dharamsi wrote 14 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $0.99 per fill, versus $13.32 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
Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Dharamsi wrote 11 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about 34% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $6.20 per fill, versus $8.57 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. Dharamsi’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Dharamsi prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Dharamsi's most prescribed medications were Ipratropium Bromide (67), Azelastine Hcl (37) and Fluticasone Propionate (36).
How does Dr. Dharamsi's prescribing compare with other Texas prescribers?
Of the 13 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Dharamsi prescribes 1 more often than the typical Texas prescriber, 4 about as often and 8 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Dharamsi 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 Texas 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.
