DR. NAVREET MALHI CHOWLA MD
Prescription History 1184784621
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Rochester, MN
What does Dr. Chowla prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Chowla wrote 228 Medicare prescriptions for 12 medications. The most prescribed was Stelara (ustekinumab), with 47 prescriptions.
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. Chowla prescribes.
Medications 12 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
Ustekinumab is used to treat plaque psoriasis, a certain type of arthritis (psoriatic arthritis), or certain bowel conditions (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Chowla wrote 47 prescriptions for Stelara, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $25,710.69 per fill, versus $26,810.14 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 bowel disease (ulcerative colitis).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Chowla wrote 26 prescriptions for Mesalamine, about as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $485.08 per fill, versus $574.58 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
Vancomycin is used to treat a certain intestinal condition (colitis) that may rarely happen after treatment with antibiotics.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Chowla wrote 24 prescriptions for Vancomycin Hcl, about as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $148.83 per fill, versus $122.19 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
Adalimumab is used to reduce pain and swelling due to certain types of arthritis (such as rheumatoid, psoriatic, juvenile idiopathic, ankylosing spondylitis).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Chowla wrote 22 prescriptions for Humira Pen, about as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $6,810.07 per fill, versus $8,172.34 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
PEG (polyethylene glycol) with electrolyte is used to clean out the intestines before certain bowel exam procedures such as colonoscopy or barium enema X-rays.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Chowla wrote 19 prescriptions for Gavilyte-G, about 41% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $19.57 per fill, versus $19.57 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
Cholestyramine is used along with a proper diet to lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Chowla wrote 18 prescriptions for Cholestyramine, about as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $86.51 per fill, versus $70.32 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
Upadacitinib is used to treat certain types of arthritis (such as psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, axial spondyloarthritis, polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis- pJIA).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Chowla wrote 14 prescriptions for Rinvoq, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $9,048.77 per fill, versus $6,917.53 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 used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Chowla wrote 12 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $2.58 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Chowla wrote 12 prescriptions for Loperamide, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $151.34 per fill, versus $22.55 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 Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Chowla wrote 12 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 12% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $5.13 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
Colestipol is used along with a proper diet to lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Chowla wrote 11 prescriptions for Colestipol Hcl, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $52.97 per fill, versus $82.63 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 Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Chowla wrote 11 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 27% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $11.41 per fill, versus $5.06 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. Chowla’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Chowla prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Chowla's most prescribed medications were Stelara (47), Mesalamine (26) and Vancomycin Hcl (24).
How does Dr. Chowla's prescribing compare with other Minnesota prescribers?
Of the 12 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Chowla prescribes 1 more often than the typical Minnesota prescriber, 4 about as often and 7 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Chowla 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.
