ARUNAVA PAUL MD
Prescription History 1003077702
Internal Medicine in Norfolk, VA
What does Dr. Paul prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Paul wrote 512 Medicare prescriptions for 15 medications. The most prescribed was Losartan Potassium, with 113 prescriptions for 37 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. Paul prescribes.
Medications 15 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 Virginia prescribers.
What it is used for
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Paul wrote 113 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (106). Medicare paid $4.73 per fill, versus $8.85 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
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Paul wrote 63 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 81% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $5.23 per fill, versus $4.94 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Paul wrote 59 prescriptions for Farxiga, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $644.96 per fill, versus $945.95 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
Bumetanide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Paul wrote 45 prescriptions for Bumetanide, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $24.28 per fill, versus $34.82 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Paul wrote 37 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 26% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (141). Medicare paid $3.80 per fill, versus $5.81 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
Calcitriol is a man-made active form of vitamin D.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Paul wrote 29 prescriptions for Calcitriol, about 63% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $6.62 per fill, versus $16.42 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Paul wrote 28 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 74% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $11.88 per fill, versus $13.17 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Paul wrote 23 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $3.81 per fill, versus $8.44 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Paul wrote 20 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 19% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (103). Medicare paid $9.88 per fill, versus $6.16 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 mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Paul wrote 20 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 36% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $7.51 per fill, versus $20.16 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Paul wrote 18 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 38% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $666.76 per fill, versus $1,032.96 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Paul wrote 17 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 27% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $0.72 per fill, versus $8.08 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
Sevelamer is used to lower high blood phosphorus (phosphate) levels in patients who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Paul wrote 16 prescriptions for Sevelamer Carbonate, about 37% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $63.00 per fill, versus $187.49 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Paul wrote 12 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 16% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $2.71 per fill, versus $3.88 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
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Paul wrote 12 prescriptions for Valsartan, about 34% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $14.21 per fill, versus $24.97 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. Paul’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Paul prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Paul's most prescribed medications were Losartan Potassium (113), Furosemide (63) and Farxiga (59).
How does Dr. Paul's prescribing compare with other Virginia prescribers?
Of the 15 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Paul prescribes 2 more often than the typical Virginia prescriber, 2 about as often and 11 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Paul 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 Virginia 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.
