PAUL T FADDEN MD
Prescription History 1154450708
Urology in Edina, MN
What does Dr. Fadden prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Fadden wrote 1,985 Medicare prescriptions for 28 medications. The most prescribed was Tamsulosin Hcl, with 595 prescriptions for 197 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. Fadden prescribes.
Medications 28 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Fadden wrote 595 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 8 times as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $21.58 per fill, versus $17.09 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Fadden wrote 287 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 6.5 times as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $16.21 per fill, versus $14.48 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
This medication is used to treat overactive bladder.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Fadden wrote 147 prescriptions for Gemtesa, about 3.1 times as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $961.18 per fill, versus $752.06 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 bladder problems (overactive bladder, neurogenic detrusor overactivity).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Fadden wrote 133 prescriptions for Myrbetriq, about 3.7 times as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $889.31 per fill, versus $619.69 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
This is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Fadden wrote 106 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride Er, about 3.7 times as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $23.86 per fill, versus $22.20 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
Cefuroxime is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Fadden wrote 96 prescriptions for Cefuroxime, about 4.5 times as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $14.96 per fill, versus $15.40 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 combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Fadden wrote 77 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $2.13 per fill, versus $22.56 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 bacterial infections.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Fadden wrote 73 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about 3.3 times as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $4.74 per fill, versus $6.19 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
Alfuzosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Fadden wrote 69 prescriptions for Alfuzosin Hcl Er, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $23.76 per fill, versus $23.43 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 make the urine less acidic.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Fadden wrote 57 prescriptions for Potassium Citrate Er, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $69.01 per fill, versus $97.77 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 an overactive bladder.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Fadden wrote 54 prescriptions for Tolterodine Tartrate Er, about 2.7 times as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $68.44 per fill, versus $75.26 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 combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Fadden wrote 34 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $7.78 per fill, versus $6.16 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
Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Fadden wrote 28 prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about 81% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $7.68 per fill, versus $3.21 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
Tadalafil is used to treat male sexual function problems (impotence or erectile dysfunction-ED).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Fadden wrote 27 prescriptions for Tadalafil, about 72% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $60.36 per fill, versus $520.83 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 an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Fadden wrote 25 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $24.79 per fill, versus $14.68 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
This medication is used in men who do not make enough of a natural substance called testosterone.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Fadden wrote 22 prescriptions for Testosterone Cypionate, about 87% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $72.98 per fill, versus $39.24 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 in men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Fadden wrote 20 prescriptions for Dutasteride, about 70% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $22.15 per fill, versus $31.31 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Fadden wrote 15 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 33% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $11.46 per fill, versus $12.53 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 hormone.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Fadden wrote 15 prescriptions for Estradiol, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $48.76 per fill, versus $61.96 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
Solifenacin is used to treat an overactive bladder.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Fadden wrote 13 prescriptions for Solifenacin Succinate, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $74.38 per fill, versus $37.56 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 Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Fadden wrote 12 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $19.58 per fill, versus $6.66 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
Oxybutynin is used to treat certain bladder and urinary conditions (such as overactive bladder).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Fadden wrote 12 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $5.68 per fill, versus $15.30 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 help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Fadden wrote 12 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 27% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $2.30 per fill, versus $10.39 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
Enzalutamide is used to treat prostate cancer.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Fadden wrote 12 prescriptions for Xtandi, about 35% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $13,716.17 per fill, versus $12,850.82 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 bladder problems (overactive bladder, neurogenic detrusor overactivity).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Fadden wrote 11 prescriptions for Fesoterodine Fumarate Er, about 61% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $157.17 per fill, versus $93.27 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
Silodosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Fadden wrote 11 prescriptions for Silodosin, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $72.45 per fill, versus $63.32 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 medication is used to treat an overactive bladder.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Fadden wrote 11 prescriptions for Trospium Chloride, about 39% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $52.07 per fill, versus $49.43 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 an overactive bladder.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Fadden wrote 11 prescriptions for Trospium Chloride Er, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $130.31 per fill, versus $176.19 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. Fadden’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Fadden prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Fadden's most prescribed medications were Tamsulosin Hcl (595), Finasteride (287) and Gemtesa (147).
How does Dr. Fadden's prescribing compare with other Minnesota prescribers?
Of the 28 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Fadden prescribes 12 more often than the typical Minnesota prescriber, 3 about as often and 13 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Fadden 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.
