NAKUL KATYAL MD
Prescription History 1114404571
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neuromuscular Medicine in Lexington, KY
What does Dr. Katyal prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Katyal wrote 182 Medicare prescriptions for 9 medications. The most prescribed was Gabapentin, with 42 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. Katyal prescribes.
Medications 9 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 Kentucky prescribers.
What it is used for
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Katyal wrote 42 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 26% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (162). Medicare paid $5.65 per fill, versus $10.38 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Katyal wrote 21 prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about half as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $13.71 per fill, versus $11.88 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
Mycophenolate is used in combination with other medications to keep your body from attacking and rejecting your transplanted organ (such as kidney, liver, heart).
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Katyal wrote 21 prescriptions for Mycophenolate Mofetil, about 66% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $146.78 per fill, versus $108.38 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Katyal wrote 20 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 31% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $13.10 per fill, versus $19.33 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
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Katyal wrote 19 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 35% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $5.52 per fill, versus $3.60 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 nerve disease called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, also commonly called Lou Gehrig's disease).
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Katyal wrote 19 prescriptions for Riluzole, about half as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $47.97 per fill, versus $90.16 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
Pyridostigmine is used to improve muscle strength in patients with a certain muscle disease (myasthenia gravis).
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Katyal wrote 18 prescriptions for Pyridostigmine Bromide, about half as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $61.37 per fill, versus $74.86 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
Amifampridine phosphate is used to treat a certain disorder that affects nerves and muscles (Lambert-Eaton syndrome).
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Fewer than five Kentucky prescribers wrote this medication, so there is no state comparison.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Katyal wrote 11 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 17% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $16.23 per fill, versus $8.84 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. Katyal’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Katyal prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Katyal's most prescribed medications were Gabapentin (42), Amitriptyline Hcl (21) and Mycophenolate Mofetil (21).
How does Dr. Katyal's prescribing compare with other Kentucky prescribers?
Of the 8 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Katyal prescribes 8 less often than the typical Kentucky prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Katyal 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 Kentucky 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.
