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SIVARAMA MEDURI MD
1020 CHATTANOOGA AVE STE A&B
Dalton | Georgia | 30720
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At A Glance: This Prescriber in 2015
Self-Reported Primary Specialty
Rank: 8 out of 198
Rank: 112 out of 198
How Does This Prescriber Compare to Peers?
In the same specialty and state. Caveats »
this specialty
in Georgia lower than average
Antipsychotics
This provider prescribed antipsychotics to at least one but fewer than 11 patients who are 65 and older, so Medicare redacted the exact figure. Comparisons are not shown.
Antibiotics
45% of this provider’s 181 patients filled at least one prescription for an antibiotic drug, compared to an average of 26%.
Risky Drugs for Seniors
Comparisons are not shown because this provider has fewer than 100 patients who are 65 and older.
17 of this provider’s 70 patients who are 65 and older filled at least one prescription for a potentially inappropriate drug.
Opioids
76% of this provider’s 181 patients filled at least one prescription for an opioid, compared to an average of 5%.
Brand Name Drugs
20% of this provider’s prescriptions were for brand-name drugs, compared to an average of 56%. This is far fewer than peers.
Prescription Price
$54 was the average price of a prescription from this provider, compared to $306 among peers.
Prescriptions per Patient
41 is the average number of prescriptions (including refills) per patient, compared to an average of 8.
How This Provider’s Patients Compare
Doctors often say their patients are sicker or more complex than those of their peers. The measure displayed below, used by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, takes into account patients’ characteristics to estimate whether they are expected to have above-average Medicare spending. It considers patients’ age, sex, diagnoses from the past year and other factors. This provider’s score below takes into account all patients.
This Provider's History
A comparison of this provider’s prescribing in Part D since 2012. All years may not be shown if there is insufficient data.
Cost of Claims
$383K
2012
$328K
2013
$349K
2014
$401K
2015
Number of Claims
5,848
2012
5,892
2013
6,132
2014
7,490
2015
This Prescriber's Drugs
The table below list this provider’s drugs, the number of prescriptions and how many went to seniors. Drugs are ranked by volume and compared with the rank for all providers in the same specialty and state. The list below includes only those drugs for which this provider wrote 50 or more prescriptions.
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An opioid drug. More » Prescription opioids (painkillers) can help alleviate certain kinds of pain in the short term but carry serious health risks.
An antibiotic drug. More » Used to treat bacterial infections but are often prescribed incorrectly to treat viral infections, such as chest colds or the flu.
An antipsychotic drug. More » Antipsychotics are frequently given to dementia patients, though it increases their risk of death.
A risky drug for seniors. More » The American Geriatrics Society has said this drug is "potentially dangerous" for seniors and might be inappropriate.
This provider is among the top 10 prescribers of this drug in the country.
This provider’s prescriptions for this drug were for more days than those of peers. More » Because of this, his or her prescription count may be lower.
This provider’s prescriptions for this drug were for fewer days than those of peers. More » Because of this, his or her prescription count may be higher.
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This Drug's Rank
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| Drug Name | Total Prescriptions Filled with Refills |
Prescriptions to 65+ |
Patients Receiving this Drug | Category | For this Prescriber | For this Prescriber's Peers |
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HYDROCODONE-ACETAMINOPHEN
Used to relieve moderate to... + Used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
565
prescriptions, 8% of all prescriptions |
188
prescriptions. |
64
patients, 35% of all patients |
O | 1 | 15 |
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OXYCODONE-ACETAMINOPHEN
Used to relieve moderate to... + Used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
561
prescriptions, 7% of all prescriptions |
221
prescriptions. |
66
patients, 36% of all patients |
O | 2 | 39 |
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OMEPRAZOLE
Treats heartburn, stomach u... + Treats heartburn, stomach ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and conditions that cause your stomach to make too much acid, such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, endocrine tumors, and systemic mastocytosis. Source: National Library of Medicine |
232
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
84
prescriptions. |
35
patients, 19% of all patients |
3 | 10 | |
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ALPRAZOLAM
Treats anxiety, panic disor... + Treats anxiety, panic disorder, insomnia (trouble sleeping), and anxiety caused by depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
220
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
64
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 14% of all patients |
4 | 16 | |
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AMLODIPINE BESYLATE
Amlodipine is used alone or... + Amlodipine is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure and chest pain (angina). Source: National Library of Medicine |
198
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
97
prescriptions. |
31
patients, 17% of all patients |
5 | 17 | |
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MELOXICAM
Treats symptoms of osteoart... + Treats symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA). Source: National Library of Medicine |
194
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
89
prescriptions. |
34
patients, 19% of all patients |
6 | 65 | |
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FUROSEMIDE
Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure (hypertension). Source: National Library of Medicine |
159
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
78
prescriptions. |
28
patients, 15% of all patients |
7 | 11 | |
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LISINOPRIL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
149
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
61
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 15% of all patients |
8 | 23 | |
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MONTELUKAST SODIUM
Montelukast is used to prev... + Montelukast is used to prevent wheezing, difficulty breathing, chest tightness, and coughing caused by asthma. Source: National Library of Medicine |
143
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
63
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 10% of all patients |
9 | 6 | |
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GABAPENTIN
Treats certain types of sei... + Treats certain types of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
133
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
51
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 13% of all patients |
10 | 33 | |
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PROAIR HFA
Treats or prevents bronchos... + Treats or prevents bronchospasm in patients with asthma, emphysema, bronchitis, and other lung diseases. Source: National Library of Medicine |
125
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
41
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 15% of all patients |
11 | 2 | |
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ADVAIR DISKUS
Prevents symptoms of asthma... + Prevents symptoms of asthma or COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Source: National Library of Medicine |
124
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
72
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 13% of all patients |
12 | 3 | |
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LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM
Levothyroxine, a thyroid ho... + Levothyroxine, a thyroid hormone, is used to treat hypothyroidism, a condition where the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone. Source: National Library of Medicine |
114
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
51
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 7% of all patients |
13 | 19 | |
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SIMVASTATIN
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
112
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
46
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 10% of all patients |
14 | 28 | |
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CARISOPRODOL
Treats pain and stiffness o... + Treats pain and stiffness of muscle spasms. Source: National Library of Medicine |
111
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
21
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 13% of all patients |
R | 15 | 96 |
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RANITIDINE HCL
Ranitidine is used to treat... + Ranitidine is used to treat ulcers; gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition in which backward flow of acid from the stomach causes heartburn and injury of the food pipe (esophagus); and conditions where the stomach produces too much acid, such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Source: National Library of Medicine |
111
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
29
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 15% of all patients |
15 | 42 | |
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PRAVASTATIN SODIUM
Pravastatin is used with di... + Pravastatin is used with diet, weight-loss, and exercise to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke and to decrease the chance that heart surgery will be needed in people who have heart disease or who are at risk of developing heart disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
108
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
13
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 9% of all patients |
17 | 53 | |
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POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
Potassium is needed to main... + Potassium is needed to maintain good health. Source: National Library of Medicine |
106
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
72
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 13% of all patients |
18 | 31 | |
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HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Used alone or together with... + Used alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure and fluid retention (edema). Source: National Library of Medicine |
105
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
37
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 9% of all patients |
19 | 44 | |
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METFORMIN HCL
Metformin is used alone or ... + Metformin is used alone or with other medications, including insulin, to treat type 2 diabetes (condition in which the body does not use insulin normally and, therefore, cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood). Source: National Library of Medicine |
104
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
43
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 8% of all patients |
20 | 35 | |
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CLONAZEPAM
Treats seizures, panic diso... + Treats seizures, panic disorder, and anxiety. Source: National Library of Medicine |
99
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
52
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 7% of all patients |
21 | 47 | |
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LORAZEPAM
Treats anxiety, anxiety wit... + Treats anxiety, anxiety with depression, and insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
88
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
42
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 7% of all patients |
22 | 58 | |
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AMLODIPINE BESYLATE-BENAZEPRIL
The combination of amlodipi... + The combination of amlodipine and benazepril is used to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
84
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
48
prescriptions. |
<11 | 23 | 140 | |
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ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE
Zolpidem is used to treat i... + Zolpidem is used to treat insomnia (difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep). Source: National Library of Medicine |
78
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 8% of all patients |
R | 24 | 24 |
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PROMETHAZINE HCL
Promethazine is used to rel... + Promethazine is used to relieve the symptoms of allergic reactions such as allergic rhinitis (runny nose and watery eyes caused by allergy to pollen, mold or dust), allergic conjunctivitis (red, watery eyes caused by allergies), allergic skin reactions, and allergic reactions to blood or plasma products. Source: National Library of Medicine |
76
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
15
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 9% of all patients |
R | 25 | 109 |
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FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE
Treats stuffy nose caused b... + Treats stuffy nose caused by hay fever and other allergies. Source: National Library of Medicine |
75
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
23
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 14% of all patients |
26 | 7 | |
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FENOFIBRATE*
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglycerides, together with a proper diet. Source: National Library of Medicine |
73
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
15
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 8% of all patients |
27 | 122 | |
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CYCLOBENZAPRINE HCL
Cyclobenzaprine, a muscle r... + Cyclobenzaprine, a muscle relaxant, is used with rest, physical therapy, and other measures to relax muscles and relieve pain and discomfort caused by strains, sprains, and other muscle injuries. Source: National Library of Medicine |
71
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
29
prescriptions. |
<11 | R | 28 | 124 |
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LISINOPRIL-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Treats high blood pressure.... + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
71
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
24
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 9% of all patients |
28 | 72 | |
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METOPROLOL TARTRATE
Metoprolol is used alone or... + Metoprolol is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
67
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
33
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 6% of all patients |
30 | 36 | |
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LEVOFLOXACIN
Levofloxacin is used to tre... + Levofloxacin is used to treat certain infections such as pneumonia, chronic bronchitis and sinus, urinary tract, kidney, prostate (a male reproductive gland), and skin infections. Source: National Library of Medicine |
65
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
27
prescriptions. |
42
patients, 23% of all patients |
A | 31 | 18 |
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TIZANIDINE HCL
Tizanidine is used to relie... + Tizanidine is used to relieve the spasms and increased muscle tone caused by multiple sclerosis (MS, a disease in which the nerves do not function properly and patients may experience weakness, numbness, loss of muscle coordination and problems with vision, speech, and bladder control), stroke, or brain or spinal injury. Source: National Library of Medicine |
60
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
0
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 6% of all patients |
32 | 80 | |
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COMBIVENT RESPIMAT
Used to help control the sy... + Used to help control the symptoms of lung diseases, such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema. Source: National Library of Medicine |
57
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
37
prescriptions. |
<11 | 33 | 13 | |
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NEXIUM
Treats heartburn, gastroeso... + Treats heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and conditions that cause your stomach to make too much acid. Source: National Library of Medicine |
55
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 8% of all patients |
34 | 75 | |
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SERTRALINE HCL
Sertraline is used to treat... + Sertraline is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (bothersome thoughts that won't go away and the need to perform certain actions over and over), panic attacks (sudden, unexpected attacks of extreme fear and worry about these attacks), posttraumatic stress disorder (disturbing psychological symptoms that develop after a frightening experience), and social anxiety disorder (extreme fear of interacting with others or performing in front of others that interferes with normal life). Source: National Library of Medicine |
55
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
17
prescriptions. |
<11 | 34 | 60 | |
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SPIRIVA
Prevents the symptoms of br... + Prevents the symptoms of bronchospasm caused by emphysema, chronic bronchitis, or COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Source: National Library of Medicine |
55
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
19
prescriptions. |
<11 | 34 | 1 | |
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SYMBICORT
This is a combination of bu... + This is a combination of budesonide and formoterol used to help control the symptoms of asthma and improve lung function. Source: National Library of Medicine |
53
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
16
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 8% of all patients |
37 | 5 | |
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TAMSULOSIN HCL
Tamsulosin is used in men t... + Tamsulosin is used in men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) which include difficulty urinating (hesitation, dribbling, weak stream, and incomplete bladder emptying), painful urination, and urinary frequency and urgency. Source: National Library of Medicine |
51
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
14
prescriptions. |
<11 | 38 | 68 | |
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PAROXETINE HCL
Paroxetine tablets, suspens... + Paroxetine tablets, suspension (liquid), and extended-release (long-acting) tablets are used to treat depression, panic disorder (sudden, unexpected attacks of extreme fear and worry about these attacks), and social anxiety disorder (extreme fear of interacting with others or performing in front of others that interferes with normal life). Source: National Library of Medicine |
51
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
20
prescriptions. |
<11 | 38 | 119 | |
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PANTOPRAZOLE SODIUM
Pantoprazole is used to tre... + Pantoprazole is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition in which backward flow of acid from the stomach causes heartburn and possible injury of the esophagus (the tube between the throat and stomach). Source: National Library of Medicine |
51
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
40
prescriptions. |
<11 | 38 | 29 | |
About This Data
Prescribing data from Medicare’s prescription drug benefit, known as Part D, was compiled and released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the federal agency that oversees the program. The data for 2015 includes more than 1.4 billion prescriptions written by nearly 1.4 million doctors, nurses and other providers. This database lists about 447,000 of those providers who wrote 50 or more prescriptions for at least one drug that year. More than three-fourths of these prescriptions went to patients 65 and older; the rest were for disabled patients. Methodology »
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Caveats
- No comparisons are shown if there are fewer than 20 prescribers in the state share this specialty.
- Comparisons do not take into account the medical conditions of patients. Medications for certain conditions do not have generic alternatives, so patients would receive more expensive brand name drugs.
- This provider's address and specialty information was last updated on July 8, 2007.
- Comparisons are based on each provider’s current address, not necessarily where he or she worked during the time period covered in this database.
- In rare circumstances, providers' prescription tallies may be inflated. Sometimes providers are credited with prescriptions written by colleagues (this happens in long-term care facilities) or are victims of fraud involving theft of their provider number.