DR. SUBRAMANYA VARA PRASAD GAJARAJU VENKATA M.D
Prescription History 1184854721
Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology in Lufkin, TX
What does Dr. Gajaraju Venkata prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Gajaraju Venkata wrote 7,863 Medicare prescriptions for 58 medications. The most prescribed was Metoprolol Succinate, with 1,183 prescriptions for 388 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. Gajaraju Venkata prescribes.
Medications 58 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 Texas prescribers.
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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Gajaraju Venkata wrote 1,183 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 12 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $15.82 per fill, versus $14.00 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
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Gajaraju Venkata wrote 467 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 5.7 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $850.67 per fill, versus $870.72 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
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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Gajaraju Venkata wrote 467 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 6 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $3.99 per fill, versus $5.09 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
This medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as recurrent ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Gajaraju Venkata wrote 416 prescriptions for Amiodarone Hcl, about 9.3 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $15.50 per fill, versus $23.63 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
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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Gajaraju Venkata wrote 403 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (180). Medicare paid $8.47 per fill, versus $9.48 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
Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Gajaraju Venkata wrote 398 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 6.2 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $12.93 per fill, versus $11.09 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Gajaraju Venkata wrote 333 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 3 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (111). Medicare paid $8.87 per fill, versus $9.74 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
Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Gajaraju Venkata wrote 318 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about 7.5 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $13.87 per fill, versus $11.85 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 types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as sustained ventricular tachycardia and paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Gajaraju Venkata wrote 223 prescriptions for Flecainide Acetate, about 4.3 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $34.37 per fill, versus $37.86 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Gajaraju Venkata wrote 221 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $4.63 per fill, versus $6.07 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Gajaraju Venkata wrote 180 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $6.54 per fill, versus $8.22 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Gajaraju Venkata wrote 173 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $4.09 per fill, versus $7.09 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
Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Gajaraju Venkata wrote 172 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate, about 6.1 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $22.04 per fill, versus $25.87 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 blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Gajaraju Venkata wrote 169 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about 5 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $4.30 per fill, versus $8.54 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Gajaraju Venkata wrote 161 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 2 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $11.01 per fill, versus $11.71 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Gajaraju Venkata wrote 156 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 2.7 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $7.39 per fill, versus $6.73 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 with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Gajaraju Venkata wrote 153 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about 5.1 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $3.91 per fill, versus $6.07 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Gajaraju Venkata wrote 145 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 3.3 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $6.15 per fill, versus $9.03 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 relieve chest pain (angina) in people that have a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Gajaraju Venkata wrote 142 prescriptions for Nitroglycerin, about 4.2 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $9.38 per fill, versus $14.32 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
Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Gajaraju Venkata wrote 140 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 3.1 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $867.26 per fill, versus $943.32 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
Ticagrelor is used along with low-dose aspirin to help prevent heart attack and stroke in people with a history of heart disease, stroke, or at increased risk for heart disease or stroke (for example, due to diabetes, history of transient ischemic attack-TIA).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Gajaraju Venkata wrote 136 prescriptions for Brilinta, about 4.7 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $692.59 per fill, versus $688.85 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 for certain patients who have symptoms of low blood pressure when standing.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Gajaraju Venkata wrote 134 prescriptions for Midodrine Hcl, about 5.2 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $60.36 per fill, versus $64.86 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
Digoxin is used to treat heart failure, usually along with other medications.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Gajaraju Venkata wrote 132 prescriptions for Digoxin, about 4.3 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $18.72 per fill, versus $22.47 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
Ranolazine is used to treat a certain type of chest pain (chronic angina).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Gajaraju Venkata wrote 123 prescriptions for Ranolazine Er, about 3.1 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $93.72 per fill, versus $94.91 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Gajaraju Venkata wrote 106 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $13.51 per fill, versus $12.44 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
Diltiazem is used to prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Gajaraju Venkata wrote 105 prescriptions for Diltiazem Hcl, about 4.8 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $21.17 per fill, versus $23.35 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Gajaraju Venkata wrote 102 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $11.58 per fill, versus $19.18 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Gajaraju Venkata wrote 93 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 76% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (122). Medicare paid $14.79 per fill, versus $13.19 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
Cilostazol is used to improve the symptoms of a certain blood flow problem in the legs (intermittent claudication).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Gajaraju Venkata wrote 88 prescriptions for Cilostazol, about 3 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $27.56 per fill, versus $21.91 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 product is used to treat certain types of heart failure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Gajaraju Venkata wrote 70 prescriptions for Entresto, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $949.54 per fill, versus $1,062.82 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
Pravastatin 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Gajaraju Venkata wrote 69 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $15.23 per fill, versus $13.28 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
Metolazone is a "water pill" (diuretic) that increases the amount of urine you make, which causes your body to get rid of excess water.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Gajaraju Venkata wrote 68 prescriptions for Metolazone, about 3 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $23.31 per fill, versus $21.89 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
This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Gajaraju Venkata wrote 59 prescriptions for Clonidine, about 2.8 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $72.64 per fill, versus $122.29 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Gajaraju Venkata wrote 41 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $22.35 per fill, versus $25.74 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 blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Gajaraju Venkata wrote 40 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 62% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $2.80 per fill, versus $4.50 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
This medication is used to treat a serious (possibly life-threatening) type of fast heartbeat called sustained ventricular tachycardia.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Gajaraju Venkata wrote 34 prescriptions for Sotalol, about 81% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $19.49 per fill, versus $20.27 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Gajaraju Venkata wrote 33 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 62% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $22.61 per fill, versus $23.89 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
Evolocumab is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol (LDL) in the blood.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Gajaraju Venkata wrote 33 prescriptions for Repatha Sureclick, about 74% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $661.62 per fill, versus $872.18 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
Isosorbide dinitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Gajaraju Venkata wrote 32 prescriptions for Isosorbide Dinitrate, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $50.12 per fill, versus $43.98 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Gajaraju Venkata wrote 32 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 41% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (79). Medicare paid $11.55 per fill, versus $14.93 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
This medication is a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Gajaraju Venkata wrote 30 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $18.48 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
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Gajaraju Venkata wrote 30 prescriptions for Valsartan, about 81% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $18.89 per fill, versus $26.07 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Gajaraju Venkata wrote 27 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $24.68 per fill, versus $27.10 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Gajaraju Venkata wrote 25 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $33.67 per fill, versus $29.30 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 treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Gajaraju Venkata wrote 21 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $6.70 per fill, versus $7.96 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
Fludrocortisone is a man-made form of a natural substance (glucocorticoid) made by the body.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Gajaraju Venkata wrote 19 prescriptions for Fludrocortisone Acetate, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $36.95 per fill, versus $23.10 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
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Gajaraju Venkata wrote 18 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 37% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $11.83 per fill, versus $14.87 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
Irbesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Gajaraju Venkata wrote 17 prescriptions for Irbesartan, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $10.81 per fill, versus $17.53 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
Diltiazem 12-hour sustained-action capsules are used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Gajaraju Venkata wrote 16 prescriptions for Diltiazem 12hr Er, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $187.05 per fill, versus $153.11 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
Simvastatin 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Gajaraju Venkata wrote 15 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 24% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $13.98 per fill, versus $8.39 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Gajaraju Venkata wrote 14 prescriptions for Atenolol, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $11.48 per fill, versus $7.49 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
Bumetanide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Gajaraju Venkata wrote 12 prescriptions for Bumetanide, about 41% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $25.88 per fill, versus $33.57 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Gajaraju Venkata wrote 12 prescriptions for Dilt-Xr, about 72% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $35.79 per fill, versus $31.96 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
Alirocumab is used by people who have blockage in the heart blood vessels to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and certain types of chest pain that require treatment in a hospital.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Gajaraju Venkata wrote 12 prescriptions for Praluent Pen, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $493.05 per fill, versus $728.08 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
Verapamil is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Gajaraju Venkata wrote 12 prescriptions for Verapamil Er, about 60% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $35.12 per fill, versus $28.42 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Gajaraju Venkata wrote 11 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 35% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $3.80 per fill, versus $7.88 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Gajaraju Venkata wrote 11 prescriptions for Farxiga, about 24% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $858.62 per fill, versus $985.01 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Gajaraju Venkata wrote 11 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 29% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $7.32 per fill, versus $14.03 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. Gajaraju Venkata’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Gajaraju Venkata prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Gajaraju Venkata's most prescribed medications were Metoprolol Succinate (1,183), Eliquis (467) and Furosemide (467).
How does Dr. Gajaraju Venkata's prescribing compare with other Texas prescribers?
Of the 58 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Gajaraju Venkata prescribes 34 more often than the typical Texas prescriber, 8 about as often and 16 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Gajaraju Venkata 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 Texas 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.
