DR. KALPANA PATEL M.D.
Prescription History 1285641233
Specialist in Long Beach, CA
What does Dr. Patel prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Patel wrote 1,654 Medicare prescriptions for 24 medications. The most prescribed was Pantoprazole Sodium, with 428 prescriptions for 136 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. Patel prescribes.
Medications 24 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 428 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 6.6 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $11.37 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.
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. Patel wrote 328 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 6.1 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $9.76 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 274 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 3.5 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $10.49 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
Sodium/potassium/magnesium sulfate solution is used to clean out the intestines before a certain bowel exam procedure (colonoscopy).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 154 prescriptions for Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf, about 1.5 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (102). Medicare paid $63.23 per fill, versus $62.73 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 to treat a certain bowel disease (ulcerative colitis).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 55 prescriptions for Mesalamine, about 2 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $828.78 per fill, versus $446.16 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
Dicyclomine is used to treat a certain type of intestinal problem called irritable bowel syndrome.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 44 prescriptions for Dicyclomine Hcl, about 1.7 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $12.90 per fill, versus $17.05 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 California prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 39 prescriptions for Linzess, about 79% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $798.39 per fill, versus $699.60 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 diarrhea caused by the common bacteria known as E.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 39 prescriptions for Xifaxan, about 1.6 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $2,816.37 per fill, versus $2,777.73 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
Adalimumab is used to reduce pain and swelling due to certain types of arthritis (such as rheumatoid, psoriatic, juvenile idiopathic, ankylosing spondylitis).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 29 prescriptions for Humira(Cf) Pen, about 81% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $8,587.67 per fill, versus $8,376.99 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 California prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 28 prescriptions for Trulance, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $900.63 per fill, versus $658.05 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 type of cancer (acute lymphocytic leukemia).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 26 prescriptions for Mercaptopurine, about 1.5 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $64.65 per fill, versus $99.76 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 constipation (chronic idiopathic constipation, irritable bowel syndrome with constipation).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 23 prescriptions for Lubiprostone, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $108.39 per fill, versus $132.30 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
Dexlansoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 22 prescriptions for Dexlansoprazole Dr, about 42% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $277.28 per fill, versus $223.44 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 21 prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about 85% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $7.17 per fill, versus $14.34 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
This medication is used to treat certain conditions of the stomach and intestines.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 21 prescriptions for Metoclopramide Hcl, about 84% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $14.24 per fill, versus $8.32 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
This medication is used to treat and prevent ulcers in the intestines.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 21 prescriptions for Sucralfate, about 78% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $153.98 per fill, versus $58.68 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 used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 19 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 77% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $18.74 per fill, versus $13.40 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
Esomeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 14 prescriptions for Esomeprazole Magnesium, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $39.61 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
This medication contains digestive enzymes to help break down and digest fats, starch, and proteins in food.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 12 prescriptions for Creon, about 25% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $989.15 per fill, versus $1,476.55 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
This medication is used to treat diarrhea.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 12 prescriptions for Diphenoxylate-Atropine, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $19.85 per fill, versus $17.06 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
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 California prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 12 prescriptions for Stelara, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $27,860.27 per fill, versus $23,992.81 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
Balsalazide is used to treat a certain bowel disease (ulcerative colitis).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 11 prescriptions for Balsalazide Disodium, about 65% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $209.80 per fill, versus $182.11 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
This medication is a combination of omeprazole and sodium bicarbonate.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 11 prescriptions for Konvomep, about 75% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (15). Medicare paid $1,556.84 per fill, versus $672.74 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 chronic constipation.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 11 prescriptions for Motegrity, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $616.78 per fill, versus $765.97 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. Patel’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Patel prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Patel's most prescribed medications were Pantoprazole Sodium (428), Famotidine (328) and Omeprazole (274).
How does Dr. Patel's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 24 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Patel prescribes 8 more often than the typical California prescriber, 9 about as often and 7 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Patel 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.
