PRIYA KATHPALIA M.D.
Prescription History 1194046821
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in San Francisco, CA
What does Dr. Kathpalia prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Kathpalia wrote 137 Medicare prescriptions for 4 medications. The most prescribed was Omeprazole, with 69 prescriptions for 41 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. Kathpalia prescribes.
Medications 4 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 California prescribers.
What it is used for
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kathpalia wrote 69 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 88% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $20.57 per fill, versus $11.26 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
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 California prescribers
Dr. Kathpalia wrote 37 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 69% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $10.05 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.
What it is used for
Esomeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kathpalia wrote 20 prescriptions for Esomeprazole Magnesium, about 71% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $85.62 per fill, versus $43.47 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kathpalia wrote 11 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 17% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $8.76 per fill, versus $13.87 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. Kathpalia’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Kathpalia prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Kathpalia's most prescribed medications were Omeprazole (69), Famotidine (37) and Esomeprazole Magnesium (20).
How does Dr. Kathpalia's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 4 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Kathpalia prescribes 1 about as often than the typical California prescriber and 3 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Kathpalia 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 California 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.
