EKTA K PERERA MD
Prescription History 1083025902
Internal Medicine - Allergy & Immunology in Houston, TX
What does Dr. Perera prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Perera wrote 64 Medicare prescriptions for 3 medications. The most prescribed was Fluticasone Propionate, with 29 prescriptions for 11 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. Perera prescribes.
Medications 3 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 Texas prescribers.
What it is used for
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Perera wrote 29 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $13.66 per fill, versus $15.72 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Perera wrote 20 prescriptions for Azelastine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $29.97 per fill, versus $29.04 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
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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Perera wrote 15 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 26% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $18.35 per fill, versus $28.56 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. Perera’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Perera prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Perera's most prescribed medications were Fluticasone Propionate (29), Azelastine Hcl (20) and Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (15).
How does Dr. Perera's prescribing compare with other Texas prescribers?
Of the 3 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Perera prescribes 3 less often than the typical Texas prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Perera 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 Texas 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.
