ADRIAN VELLA M.D.
Prescription History 1104890607
Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism in Rochester, MN
What does Dr. Vella prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Vella wrote 327 Medicare prescriptions for 14 medications. The most prescribed was Levothyroxine Sodium, with 41 prescriptions for 13 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. Vella prescribes.
Medications 14 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 Minnesota prescribers.
What it is used for
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Vella wrote 41 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 30% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (135). Medicare paid $16.84 per fill, versus $13.23 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 levels of prolactin hormone in your body.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Vella wrote 29 prescriptions for Cabergoline, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $71.86 per fill, versus $78.84 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 insect bites, poison oak/ivy, eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash, itching of the outer female genitals, anal itching).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Vella wrote 28 prescriptions for Hydrocortisone, about as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $111.98 per fill, versus $19.31 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Vella wrote 28 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 72% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $118.87 per fill, versus $124.57 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
Tirzepatide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Vella wrote 28 prescriptions for Mounjaro, about 88% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $1,222.37 per fill, versus $1,217.28 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Vella wrote 28 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 63% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $1,555.41 per fill, versus $1,265.25 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 Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Vella wrote 24 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 19% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $8.16 per fill, versus $9.39 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 Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Vella wrote 22 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 12% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (177). Medicare paid $6.31 per fill, versus $13.32 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 medicated gel contains testosterone.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Vella wrote 21 prescriptions for Testosterone, about 80% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $455.10 per fill, versus $193.38 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Vella wrote 20 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 31% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $12.76 per fill, versus $10.89 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
Insulin lispro is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Vella wrote 19 prescriptions for Humalog Kwikpen U-100, about 77% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $234.93 per fill, versus $235.44 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Vella wrote 14 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 22% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $12.95 per fill, versus $12.72 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
Insulin degludec is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Vella wrote 14 prescriptions for Tresiba Flextouch U-100, about 66% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $315.65 per fill, versus $637.02 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 Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Vella wrote 11 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 9% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $1.40 per fill, versus $8.62 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. Vella’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Vella prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Vella's most prescribed medications were Levothyroxine Sodium (41), Cabergoline (29) and Hydrocortisone (28).
How does Dr. Vella's prescribing compare with other Minnesota prescribers?
Of the 14 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Vella prescribes 1 more often than the typical Minnesota prescriber, 4 about as often and 9 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Vella 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 Minnesota 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.
