SARAH HASELTINE VANTASSEL MD
Prescription History 1982966974
Ophthalmology - Glaucoma Specialist in New York, NY
What does Dr. Vantassel prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Vantassel wrote 3,229 Medicare prescriptions for 34 medications. The most prescribed was Latanoprost, with 743 prescriptions for 238 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. Vantassel prescribes.
Medications 34 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 New York prescribers.
What it is used for
Latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Vantassel wrote 743 prescriptions for Latanoprost, about 4.7 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (159). Medicare paid $11.27 per fill, versus $11.29 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 contains two drugs used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Vantassel wrote 359 prescriptions for Dorzolamide-Timolol, about 3.5 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (102). Medicare paid $21.94 per fill, versus $17.98 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
This medication is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Vantassel wrote 282 prescriptions for Timolol Maleate, about 3.8 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $25.62 per fill, versus $26.03 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 open-angle glaucoma or high fluid pressure in the eye.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Vantassel wrote 238 prescriptions for Brimonidine Tartrate, about 3.2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $52.87 per fill, versus $62.15 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 certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Vantassel wrote 219 prescriptions for Prednisolone Acetate, about 1.6 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (141). Medicare paid $47.05 per fill, versus $43.48 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
Bimatoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Vantassel wrote 158 prescriptions for Lumigan, about 2.3 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $613.84 per fill, versus $500.51 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
Dorzolamide is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Vantassel wrote 114 prescriptions for Dorzolamide Hcl, about 2.3 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $16.22 per fill, versus $19.22 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 quinolone antibiotic used for eye infections.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Vantassel wrote 103 prescriptions for Moxifloxacin, about 1.2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (85). Medicare paid $27.19 per fill, versus $23.34 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 temporarily relieve itching eyes caused by seasonal allergies.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Vantassel wrote 100 prescriptions for Ketorolac Tromethamine, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $23.49 per fill, versus $21.99 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
Netarsudil/latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to certain eye conditions (such as open-angle glaucoma, ocular hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Vantassel wrote 85 prescriptions for Rocklatan, about 1.9 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $643.30 per fill, versus $508.64 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 combination medication is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Vantassel wrote 83 prescriptions for Combigan, about 1.8 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $417.35 per fill, versus $365.36 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 dry eye disease.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Vantassel wrote 79 prescriptions for Xiidra, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $1,198.68 per fill, versus $949.88 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 high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Vantassel wrote 74 prescriptions for Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol, about 2.1 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $150.99 per fill, versus $171.08 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
Cyclosporine eye drops are used to treat a certain type of dry eyes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Vantassel wrote 62 prescriptions for Restasis, about 66% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (94). Medicare paid $1,302.47 per fill, versus $896.52 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
Netarsudil is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to certain eye conditions (such as open-angle glaucoma, ocular hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Vantassel wrote 48 prescriptions for Rhopressa, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $391.61 per fill, versus $463.15 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 product contains two medications used to treat high pressure in the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle glaucoma-type) or a certain other eye disease (ocular hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Vantassel wrote 46 prescriptions for Simbrinza, about 1.2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $364.87 per fill, versus $255.38 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
Latanoprostene bunod is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Vantassel wrote 44 prescriptions for Vyzulta, about 81% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $382.26 per fill, versus $414.35 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 open-angle glaucoma or high fluid pressure in the eye.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Vantassel wrote 42 prescriptions for Alphagan P, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $487.36 per fill, versus $366.93 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 symptoms of dry mouth due to a certain immune disease (Sjogren's syndrome) or from saliva gland damage due to radiation treatments of the head/neck for cancer.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Vantassel wrote 36 prescriptions for Pilocarpine Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $46.61 per fill, versus $59.84 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
Travoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Vantassel wrote 34 prescriptions for Travoprost, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $184.47 per fill, versus $189.53 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 before eye examinations (such as refraction) and to treat certain eye conditions (such as uveitis).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Vantassel wrote 31 prescriptions for Atropine Sulfate, about 1.2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $23.26 per fill, versus $40.20 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
Acetazolamide is used to prevent and reduce the symptoms of altitude sickness.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Vantassel wrote 27 prescriptions for Acetazolamide Er, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $128.76 per fill, versus $41.67 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 relieve nasal symptoms such as runny/itching/stuffy nose, sneezing, and post-nasal drip caused by allergies or other conditions.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Vantassel wrote 27 prescriptions for Azelastine Hcl, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $18.32 per fill, versus $19.79 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
Brinzolamide is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Vantassel wrote 26 prescriptions for Brinzolamide, about 79% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $163.04 per fill, versus $198.08 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 eye conditions due to inflammation or injury.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Vantassel wrote 24 prescriptions for Loteprednol Etabonate, about 62% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $121.14 per fill, versus $169.46 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
Brinzolamide is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Vantassel wrote 20 prescriptions for Azopt, about 82% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $652.20 per fill, versus $481.87 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
This medication is used to treat certain allergic eye conditions (vernal keratoconjunctivitis, vernal conjunctivitis, vernal keratitis).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Vantassel wrote 18 prescriptions for Cromolyn Sodium, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $16.69 per fill, versus $34.27 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
Tafluprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Vantassel wrote 18 prescriptions for Zioptan, about 69% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $396.90 per fill, versus $360.23 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
Cyclosporine eye drops are used to treat a certain type of dry eyes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Vantassel wrote 17 prescriptions for Cyclosporine, about 42% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $540.49 per fill, versus $426.65 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 certain eye infections (such as conjunctivitis).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Vantassel wrote 17 prescriptions for Erythromycin, about 33% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $9.57 per fill, versus $15.24 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 relieve dry, irritated eyes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Vantassel wrote 17 prescriptions for Miebo, about 29% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $1,391.34 per fill, versus $848.60 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 a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Vantassel wrote 13 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $7.06 per fill, versus $6.21 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 contains two drugs used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Vantassel wrote 13 prescriptions for Dorzolamide-Timolol, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $293.69 per fill, versus $151.29 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
Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Vantassel wrote 12 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $59.20 per fill, versus $29.38 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. Vantassel’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Vantassel prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Vantassel's most prescribed medications were Latanoprost (743), Dorzolamide-Timolol (359) and Timolol Maleate (282).
How does Dr. Vantassel's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 34 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Vantassel prescribes 10 more often than the typical New York prescriber, 13 about as often and 11 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Vantassel 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 New York 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.
