DR. GLADYS TELANG M.D.
Prescription History 1063466621
Dermatology in Providence, RI
What does Dr. Telang prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Telang wrote 336 Medicare prescriptions for 16 medications. The most prescribed was Minoxidil, with 39 prescriptions for 12 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. Telang prescribes.
Medications 16 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 Rhode Island prescribers.
What it is used for
Minoxidil is used with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Rhode Island prescribers
Dr. Telang wrote 39 prescriptions for Minoxidil, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Rhode Island prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $8.12 per fill, versus $11.04 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
Ketoconazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and certain kinds of dandruff.
Compared with Rhode Island prescribers
Dr. Telang wrote 33 prescriptions for Ketoconazole, about half as often as the typical Rhode Island prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $23.27 per fill, versus $18.91 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 skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Rhode Island prescribers
Dr. Telang wrote 30 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 73% as often as the typical Rhode Island prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $15.62 per fill, versus $11.87 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 dry, scaly skin conditions (such as xerosis, ichthyosis vulgaris) and can also help relieve itching from these conditions.
Compared with Rhode Island prescribers
Dr. Telang wrote 29 prescriptions for Ammonium Lactate, about 77% as often as the typical Rhode Island prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $21.80 per fill, versus $20.85 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Rhode Island prescribers
Dr. Telang wrote 28 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 84% as often as the typical Rhode Island prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $10.60 per fill, versus $7.44 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
This medication is used to treat certain skin conditions (eczema, prurigo nodularis) and a certain esophagus problem (eosinophilic esophagitis).
Compared with Rhode Island prescribers
Dr. Telang wrote 25 prescriptions for Dupixent Pen, about as often as the typical Rhode Island prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $3,383.57 per fill, versus $4,095.16 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 used on the skin to treat pre-cancerous and cancerous skin growths.
Compared with Rhode Island prescribers
Dr. Telang wrote 21 prescriptions for Fluorouracil, about half as often as the typical Rhode Island prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $55.99 per fill, versus $59.63 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
Econazole is used to treat a variety of fungal skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm.
Compared with Rhode Island prescribers
Dr. Telang wrote 18 prescriptions for Econazole Nitrate, about as often as the typical Rhode Island prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $56.26 per fill, versus $53.93 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 a certain type of arthritis (psoriatic arthritis).
Compared with Rhode Island prescribers
Dr. Telang wrote 18 prescriptions for Otezla, about as often as the typical Rhode Island prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $4,651.15 per fill, versus $4,760.09 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 skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Rhode Island prescribers
Dr. Telang wrote 16 prescriptions for Betamethasone Diprop Augmented, about 33% as often as the typical Rhode Island prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $57.60 per fill, versus $43.41 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 Rhode Island prescribers
Dr. Telang wrote 15 prescriptions for Doxycycline Monohydrate, about half as often as the typical Rhode Island prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $31.27 per fill, versus $16.44 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
Metronidazole is an antibiotic that is used to treat a wide variety of infections.
Compared with Rhode Island prescribers
Dr. Telang wrote 15 prescriptions for Metronidazole, about half as often as the typical Rhode Island prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $38.14 per fill, versus $43.42 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Rhode Island prescribers
Dr. Telang wrote 14 prescriptions for Clobetasol Propionate, about 33% as often as the typical Rhode Island prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $51.13 per fill, versus $44.14 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 skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, allergies, and rash.
Compared with Rhode Island prescribers
Dr. Telang wrote 13 prescriptions for Mometasone Furoate, about half as often as the typical Rhode Island prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $27.87 per fill, versus $34.14 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Rhode Island prescribers
Dr. Telang wrote 11 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 36% as often as the typical Rhode Island prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $48.27 per fill, versus $20.14 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
Nystatin is used to treat fungal skin infections.
Compared with Rhode Island prescribers
Dr. Telang wrote 11 prescriptions for Nystatin, about half as often as the typical Rhode Island prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $14.16 per fill, versus $20.61 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. Telang’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Telang prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Telang's most prescribed medications were Minoxidil (39), Ketoconazole (33) and Triamcinolone Acetonide (30).
How does Dr. Telang's prescribing compare with other Rhode Island prescribers?
Of the 16 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Telang prescribes 6 about as often than the typical Rhode Island prescriber and 10 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Telang 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 Rhode Island 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.
