DR. THARESH UDUPA DPM
Prescription History 1275537607
Podiatrist - Foot Surgery in Sun City, AZ
What does Dr. Udupa prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Udupa wrote 92 Medicare prescriptions for 3 medications. The most prescribed was Methylprednisolone, with 42 prescriptions for 42 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. Udupa prescribes.
Medications 3 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 Arizona prescribers.
What it is used for
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Udupa wrote 42 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $8.53 per fill, versus $7.52 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
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Udupa wrote 27 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 37% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $3.38 per fill, versus $15.46 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, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Udupa wrote 23 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 72% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $17.16 per fill, versus $13.36 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. Udupa’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Udupa prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Udupa's most prescribed medications were Methylprednisolone (42), Oxycodone Hcl (27) and Doxycycline Hyclate (23).
How does Dr. Udupa's prescribing compare with other Arizona prescribers?
Of the 3 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Udupa prescribes 1 about as often than the typical Arizona prescriber and 2 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Udupa 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 Arizona 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.
