DR. DENNIS PETER PADLA MD
Prescription History 1295728921
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Sacramento, CA
What does Dr. Padla prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Padla wrote 3,099 Medicare prescriptions for 54 medications. The most prescribed was Alprazolam, with 228 prescriptions for 33 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. Padla prescribes.
Medications 54 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Padla wrote 228 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 4.6 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $7.68 per fill, versus $5.37 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Padla wrote 221 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 5.5 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $5.83 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Padla wrote 183 prescriptions for Clozapine, about 3.3 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $90.90 per fill, versus $76.09 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 mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Padla wrote 151 prescriptions for Olanzapine, about 2.9 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $37.85 per fill, versus $24.98 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Padla wrote 135 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 2.9 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $3.70 per fill, versus $9.59 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 mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Padla wrote 129 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 2.4 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $17.43 per fill, versus $19.69 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 mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Padla wrote 122 prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about 2.8 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $86.65 per fill, versus $71.35 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 used to treat depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Padla wrote 108 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 1.9 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $8.90 per fill, versus $9.93 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Padla wrote 104 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 2.3 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $8.08 per fill, versus $6.02 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 mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Padla wrote 103 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 2.1 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $4.22 per fill, versus $11.14 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
Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Padla wrote 95 prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 2.4 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $9.60 per fill, versus $14.45 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 manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Padla wrote 87 prescriptions for Lithium Carbonate, about 2.9 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $9.11 per fill, versus $11.55 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 depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Padla wrote 83 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 2.4 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $12.46 per fill, versus $25.68 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 to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Padla wrote 83 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 2.5 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $7.11 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 anxiety.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Padla wrote 75 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 1.7 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $4.36 per fill, versus $6.52 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
Prazosin is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Padla wrote 75 prescriptions for Prazosin Hcl, about 2.8 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $25.81 per fill, versus $19.19 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, depression, schizophrenia).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Padla wrote 72 prescriptions for Vraylar, about 2.6 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $1,434.45 per fill, versus $1,511.65 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 mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Padla wrote 65 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 1.6 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $18.26 per fill, versus $24.72 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Padla wrote 61 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 2.2 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $10.57 per fill, versus $23.92 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 mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Padla wrote 53 prescriptions for Lurasidone Hcl, about 1.7 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $551.48 per fill, versus $292.84 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 combination medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Padla wrote 51 prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine, about 2 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $27.59 per fill, versus $28.60 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 depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Padla wrote 51 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 1.3 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $9.72 per fill, versus $19.05 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 anxiety.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Padla wrote 47 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $5.59 per fill, versus $13.30 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
Benztropine is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or involuntary movements due to the side effects of certain psychiatric drugs (antipsychotics such as chlorpromazine/haloperidol).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Padla wrote 46 prescriptions for Benztropine Mesylate, about 89% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $12.10 per fill, versus $12.47 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 is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Padla wrote 40 prescriptions for Haloperidol, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $28.30 per fill, versus $34.79 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
Valbenazine is used to treat involuntary movements of the face, tongue, or other body parts (tardive dyskinesia).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Padla wrote 37 prescriptions for Ingrezza, about 1.5 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $7,757.82 per fill, versus $7,384.55 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Padla wrote 37 prescriptions for Risperidone, about 75% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $6.51 per fill, versus $13.84 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
Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Padla wrote 36 prescriptions for Diazepam, about 1.5 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $6.98 per fill, versus $6.79 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 manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Padla wrote 34 prescriptions for Lithium Carbonate Er, about 1.6 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $11.74 per fill, versus $18.09 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 seizure disorders, mental/mood conditions (such as manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Padla wrote 30 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium Er, about 82% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $88.67 per fill, versus $51.64 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 combination medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Padla wrote 28 prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine-Amphet Er, about 1.3 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $48.04 per fill, versus $49.32 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Padla wrote 27 prescriptions for Doxepin Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $22.36 per fill, versus $64.61 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Padla wrote 27 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 34% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $9.50 per fill, versus $15.63 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Padla wrote 27 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 22% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $5.57 per fill, versus $13.30 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 combination medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Padla wrote 24 prescriptions for Auvelity, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $1,258.82 per fill, versus $1,066.88 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Padla wrote 24 prescriptions for Ziprasidone Hcl, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $44.82 per fill, versus $60.41 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 attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Padla wrote 23 prescriptions for Methylphenidate Er, about 1.4 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $212.22 per fill, versus $76.10 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Padla wrote 22 prescriptions for Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $92.91 per fill, versus $62.60 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Padla wrote 22 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 38% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $5.33 per fill, versus $12.53 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 seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Padla wrote 21 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $11.80 per fill, versus $38.94 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 mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, episodes of depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Padla wrote 20 prescriptions for Caplyta, about 78% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $1,808.37 per fill, versus $1,600.57 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Padla wrote 20 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate Er, about 1.2 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $35.60 per fill, versus $25.25 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 mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Padla wrote 18 prescriptions for Invega Sustenna, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $2,798.07 per fill, versus $3,003.69 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 attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Padla wrote 18 prescriptions for Methylphenidate Hcl, about 89% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $31.20 per fill, versus $25.50 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 combination medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Padla wrote 16 prescriptions for Lybalvi, about 66% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $1,551.84 per fill, versus $1,492.06 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
This medication is used to prevent people who have been addicted to certain drugs (opiates) from taking them again.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Padla wrote 16 prescriptions for Naltrexone Hcl, about 77% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $34.78 per fill, versus $43.53 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Padla wrote 15 prescriptions for Paroxetine Hcl, about 60% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $9.96 per fill, versus $12.24 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. Padla wrote 14 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $3.40 per fill, versus $8.24 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Padla wrote 14 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 26% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $7.06 per fill, versus $9.99 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. Padla wrote 13 prescriptions for Promethazine Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $5.27 per fill, versus $11.51 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 mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Padla wrote 13 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate Er, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $20.30 per fill, versus $62.79 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 mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, psychotic disorders, manic phase of bipolar disorder, severe behavioral problems in children).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Padla wrote 12 prescriptions for Chlorpromazine Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $136.74 per fill, versus $272.97 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
Pramipexole is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Padla wrote 12 prescriptions for Pramipexole Dihydrochloride, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $7.83 per fill, versus $16.59 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 attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Padla wrote 11 prescriptions for Dexmethylphenidate Hcl, about 71% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $26.98 per fill, versus $28.51 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. Padla’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Padla prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Padla's most prescribed medications were Alprazolam (228), Clonazepam (221) and Clozapine (183).
How does Dr. Padla's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 54 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Padla prescribes 28 more often than the typical California prescriber, 12 about as often and 14 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Padla 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.
