KRISHNA BALABHADRAPATRUNI MD
Prescription History 1154559664
Internal Medicine in Detroit, MI
What does Dr. Balabhadrapatruni prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Balabhadrapatruni wrote 2,538 Medicare prescriptions for 37 medications. The most prescribed was Prednisone, with 370 prescriptions for 95 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. Balabhadrapatruni prescribes.
Medications 37 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 Michigan prescribers.
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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Balabhadrapatruni wrote 370 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 7.9 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $3.88 per fill, versus $4.15 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Balabhadrapatruni wrote 220 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 3.6 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $3.92 per fill, versus $12.41 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Balabhadrapatruni wrote 217 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 3.4 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $5.71 per fill, versus $16.93 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
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Balabhadrapatruni wrote 190 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 2.6 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $2.86 per fill, versus $5.64 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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Balabhadrapatruni wrote 179 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (135). Medicare paid $3.14 per fill, versus $7.48 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
Cinacalcet is used to treat increased amounts of a certain hormone (parathyroid) in people with long-term kidney disease who are on dialysis.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Balabhadrapatruni wrote 173 prescriptions for Cinacalcet Hcl, about 6.4 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $189.30 per fill, versus $288.39 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Balabhadrapatruni wrote 141 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (115). Medicare paid $4.14 per fill, versus $12.96 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Balabhadrapatruni wrote 98 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $6.87 per fill, versus $8.08 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Balabhadrapatruni wrote 94 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 2.3 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $9.27 per fill, versus $16.59 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 form of tacrolimus is used on the skin to treat a skin condition called eczema (atopic dermatitis) in patients who have not responded well to (or should not use) other eczema medications.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Balabhadrapatruni wrote 81 prescriptions for Tacrolimus, about 2.3 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $97.96 per fill, versus $125.36 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Balabhadrapatruni wrote 75 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 87% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $6.73 per fill, versus $19.34 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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Balabhadrapatruni wrote 63 prescriptions for Mycophenolate Mofetil, about 2 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $126.13 per fill, versus $141.30 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
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Balabhadrapatruni wrote 50 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $18.12 per fill, versus $31.92 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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Balabhadrapatruni wrote 46 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 37% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $3.55 per fill, versus $8.52 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Balabhadrapatruni wrote 46 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (105). Medicare paid $5.74 per fill, versus $14.15 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 mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Balabhadrapatruni wrote 40 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 68% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $11.76 per fill, versus $23.31 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
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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Balabhadrapatruni wrote 37 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 19% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (194). Medicare paid $5.12 per fill, versus $13.68 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 a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Balabhadrapatruni wrote 36 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $11.52 per fill, versus $4.02 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
Valganciclovir is an anti-viral drug.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Balabhadrapatruni wrote 34 prescriptions for Valganciclovir Hcl, about as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $389.64 per fill, versus $236.56 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 a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Balabhadrapatruni wrote 29 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 26% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (111). Medicare paid $18.66 per fill, versus $17.89 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
Calcitriol is a man-made active form of vitamin D.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Balabhadrapatruni wrote 28 prescriptions for Calcitriol, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $25.86 per fill, versus $23.37 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
Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Balabhadrapatruni wrote 28 prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $6.40 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
Mycophenolate is used in combination with other medications to keep your body from attacking and rejecting your transplanted kidney.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Balabhadrapatruni wrote 27 prescriptions for Mycophenolic Acid, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $214.91 per fill, versus $218.23 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 a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Balabhadrapatruni wrote 25 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about 86% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $3.61 per fill, versus $5.80 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
Torsemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Balabhadrapatruni wrote 24 prescriptions for Torsemide, about 65% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $16.28 per fill, versus $19.47 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
Tacrolimus is used with other medications to prevent rejection of a kidney transplant.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Balabhadrapatruni wrote 21 prescriptions for Envarsus Xr, about 67% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $346.89 per fill, versus $626.48 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 high levels of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Balabhadrapatruni wrote 20 prescriptions for Lokelma, about 84% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $637.54 per fill, versus $679.37 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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Balabhadrapatruni wrote 19 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 40% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $4.49 per fill, versus $12.68 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Balabhadrapatruni wrote 19 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 21% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (88). Medicare paid $6.93 per fill, versus $14.20 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Balabhadrapatruni wrote 17 prescriptions for Farxiga, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $959.85 per fill, versus $940.16 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
Rosuvastatin 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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Balabhadrapatruni wrote 15 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 16% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $2.05 per fill, versus $18.43 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
Tenofovir alafenamide is used to treat chronic hepatitis B infection, a viral infection of the liver.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Balabhadrapatruni wrote 15 prescriptions for Vemlidy, about 61% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $1,436.39 per fill, versus $1,498.24 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
Labetalol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Balabhadrapatruni wrote 14 prescriptions for Labetalol Hcl, about 66% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $17.02 per fill, versus $33.21 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Balabhadrapatruni wrote 13 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 31% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $5.63 per fill, versus $11.27 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
This medication is used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Balabhadrapatruni wrote 12 prescriptions for Eplerenone, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $67.61 per fill, versus $88.47 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 mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Balabhadrapatruni wrote 11 prescriptions for Klor-Con M20, about 61% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $45.66 per fill, versus $25.50 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Balabhadrapatruni wrote 11 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 7% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (154). Medicare paid $3.61 per fill, versus $12.66 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. Balabhadrapatruni’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Balabhadrapatruni prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Balabhadrapatruni's most prescribed medications were Prednisone (370), Carvedilol (220) and Pantoprazole Sodium (217).
How does Dr. Balabhadrapatruni's prescribing compare with other Michigan prescribers?
Of the 37 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Balabhadrapatruni prescribes 12 more often than the typical Michigan prescriber, 7 about as often and 18 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Balabhadrapatruni 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 Michigan 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.
