HIMA REDDY DEVARAPALLI MD
Prescription History 1003487521
Hospitalist in Mobile, AL
What does Dr. Devarapalli prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Devarapalli wrote 213 Medicare prescriptions for 11 medications. The most prescribed was Amlodipine Besylate, with 44 prescriptions for 27 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. Devarapalli prescribes.
Medications 11 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 Alabama prescribers.
What it is used for
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Devarapalli wrote 44 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 24% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (182). Medicare paid $6.58 per fill, versus $6.73 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 Alabama prescribers
Dr. Devarapalli wrote 44 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 21% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (210). Medicare paid $7.54 per fill, versus $12.48 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Devarapalli wrote 21 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 18% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (117). Medicare paid $6.37 per fill, versus $7.69 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Devarapalli wrote 16 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 15% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (109). Medicare paid $6.49 per fill, versus $7.90 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
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Devarapalli wrote 14 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 17% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $28.55 per fill, versus $27.96 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Devarapalli wrote 14 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 11% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (123). Medicare paid $12.28 per fill, versus $15.78 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 Alabama prescribers
Dr. Devarapalli wrote 12 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 12% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $9.13 per fill, versus $9.38 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
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 Alabama prescribers
Dr. Devarapalli wrote 12 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 11% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (114). Medicare paid $1,374.49 per fill, versus $778.78 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 Alabama prescribers
Dr. Devarapalli wrote 12 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 19% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $1,096.22 per fill, versus $950.44 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Devarapalli wrote 12 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 9% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (136). Medicare paid $11.52 per fill, versus $11.68 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Devarapalli wrote 12 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 10% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (122). Medicare paid $22.51 per fill, versus $15.06 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. Devarapalli’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Devarapalli prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Devarapalli's most prescribed medications were Amlodipine Besylate (44), Atorvastatin Calcium (44) and Lisinopril (21).
How does Dr. Devarapalli's prescribing compare with other Alabama prescribers?
Of the 11 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Devarapalli prescribes 11 less often than the typical Alabama prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Devarapalli 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 Alabama 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.
