DR. KANAKA LAKSHMY CHELLIAH M.D
Prescription History 1295910321
Family Medicine in Las Cruces, NM
What does Dr. Chelliah prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Chelliah wrote 3,709 Medicare prescriptions for 85 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 262 prescriptions for 82 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. Chelliah prescribes.
Medications 85 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 New Mexico prescribers.
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 New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 262 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 1.8 times as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (143). Medicare paid $11.65 per fill, versus $12.64 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 240 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 1.6 times as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $11.04 per fill, versus $11.94 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 201 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 1.7 times as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (118). Medicare paid $7.93 per fill, versus $8.73 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 188 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 1.9 times as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (97). Medicare paid $10.46 per fill, versus $11.57 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 162 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 2 times as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $9.25 per fill, versus $8.94 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 104 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $7.38 per fill, versus $8.25 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 101 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (91). Medicare paid $20.81 per fill, versus $15.90 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 New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 97 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 2.4 times as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $12.99 per fill, versus $12.98 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
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 94 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 2.1 times as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $20.02 per fill, versus $18.05 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 a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 87 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $14.32 per fill, versus $15.65 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
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 81 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 1.5 times as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $23.54 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
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 New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 80 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 1.7 times as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $9.16 per fill, versus $11.78 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 New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 78 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $13.26 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 used to treat depression.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 76 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $7.44 per fill, versus $10.02 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 75 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $14.96 per fill, versus $14.62 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 72 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 1.6 times as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $12.97 per fill, versus $11.20 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 New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 70 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $6.42 per fill, versus $5.74 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
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 New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 69 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 1.4 times as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $23.45 per fill, versus $16.19 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 66 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $16.44 per fill, versus $17.52 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 65 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $16.46 per fill, versus $12.64 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
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 New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 63 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $9.64 per fill, versus $10.93 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
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 New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 50 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 86% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $5.42 per fill, versus $6.23 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 nasal symptoms such as runny/itching/stuffy nose, sneezing, and post-nasal drip caused by allergies or other conditions.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 46 prescriptions for Azelastine Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $27.32 per fill, versus $27.09 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
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 New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 45 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 1.2 times as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $18.75 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 43 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 81% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $15.41 per fill, versus $10.38 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 43 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $139.49 per fill, versus $136.59 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 a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 40 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 79% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $19.93 per fill, versus $19.07 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 40 prescriptions for Rybelsus, about 1.8 times as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $1,497.25 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 38 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $8.55 per fill, versus $15.45 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 36 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 83% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $8.00 per fill, versus $7.87 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 35 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 62% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $35.83 per fill, versus $14.77 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 New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 33 prescriptions for Eliquis, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $1,274.10 per fill, versus $898.78 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 New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 32 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $6.01 per fill, versus $10.31 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
Ipratropium is used to treat a runny nose caused by the common cold or seasonal allergies.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 30 prescriptions for Ipratropium Bromide, about 87% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $20.70 per fill, versus $31.74 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
Insulin degludec is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 30 prescriptions for Tresiba Flextouch U-100, about 1.2 times as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $643.91 per fill, versus $657.16 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
This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 28 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $8.13 per fill, versus $5.86 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
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 27 prescriptions for Glipizide, about 81% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $7.78 per fill, versus $9.68 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 26 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about 63% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $795.06 per fill, versus $834.70 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 New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 25 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 79% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $18.71 per fill, versus $22.65 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 bladder problems (overactive bladder, neurogenic detrusor overactivity).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 24 prescriptions for Myrbetriq, about 73% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $957.85 per fill, versus $676.55 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 alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 23 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about 90% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $7.23 per fill, versus $7.32 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 23 prescriptions for Ozempic, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $1,094.83 per fill, versus $1,189.68 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
Dicyclomine is used to treat a certain type of intestinal problem called irritable bowel syndrome.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 22 prescriptions for Dicyclomine Hcl, about as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $9.46 per fill, versus $19.13 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 is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 22 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride Er, about 73% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $35.00 per fill, versus $21.73 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 muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 22 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $6.80 per fill, versus $11.77 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
Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 21 prescriptions for Trulicity, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $1,517.23 per fill, versus $1,267.49 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
Lovastatin 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 New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 20 prescriptions for Lovastatin, about 64% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $6.50 per fill, versus $12.43 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 19 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $5.84 per fill, versus $6.08 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 19 prescriptions for Toujeo Max Solostar, about 80% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $612.76 per fill, versus $1,082.97 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
Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 19 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about 89% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $41.23 per fill, versus $32.84 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 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 New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 19 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about 39% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $5.81 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 18 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $8.95 per fill, versus $11.67 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 New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 18 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 65% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $6.60 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 18 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $28.69 per fill, versus $25.44 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
Enalapril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 18 prescriptions for Enalapril Maleate, about 87% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $16.55 per fill, versus $18.83 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
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 17 prescriptions for Prednisone, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $3.70 per fill, versus $4.78 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 New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 17 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 40% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $27.35 per fill, versus $21.13 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 New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 17 prescriptions for Synthroid, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $78.76 per fill, versus $52.97 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
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 New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 16 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 37% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $21.85 per fill, versus $13.92 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 16 prescriptions for Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid, about 73% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $6.32 per fill, versus $11.75 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
Fluticasone is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 15 prescriptions for Arnuity Ellipta, about 60% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $329.62 per fill, versus $287.75 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 15 prescriptions for Baclofen, about 38% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $10.06 per fill, versus $15.92 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 depression.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 15 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $22.61 per fill, versus $26.01 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 15 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 42% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $11.18 per fill, versus $9.73 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 15 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 32% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $17.61 per fill, versus $11.49 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 14 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 38% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $18.25 per fill, versus $21.28 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
Fenofibrate 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 New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 14 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about 71% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $14.16 per fill, versus $23.57 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
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 14 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $19.63 per fill, versus $15.50 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 of nirmatrelvir and ritonavir is used to treat coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in people who have mild to moderate symptoms and have a high risk for COVID-19 complications.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 14 prescriptions for Paxlovid, about 73% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $0.00 per fill, versus $32.73 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
Terazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 14 prescriptions for Terazosin Hcl, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $11.13 per fill, versus $22.23 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 New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 13 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $6.26 per fill, versus $16.08 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
Ramipril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 13 prescriptions for Ramipril, about 69% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $18.91 per fill, versus $14.52 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 alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 13 prescriptions for Ropinirole Hcl, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $13.53 per fill, versus $18.42 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 certain stomach/abdominal disorder (irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea, or IBS-D).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Fewer than five New Mexico prescribers wrote this medication, so there is no state comparison.
What it is used for
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 12 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 27% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $1.75 per fill, versus $6.13 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
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 12 prescriptions for Glipizide Er, about 33% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $13.22 per fill, versus $16.25 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
Budesonide is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 12 prescriptions for Pulmicort Flexhaler, about 86% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (14). Medicare paid $268.66 per fill, versus $292.71 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
Vitamin D (ergocalciferol-D2, cholecalciferol-D3, alfacalcidol) is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps your body absorb calcium and phosphorus.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 12 prescriptions for Vitamin D2, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $15.92 per fill, versus $12.79 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
Semaglutide is used to lower the risk of death from heart attack and stroke in people with heart disease who are overweight or obese.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 12 prescriptions for Wegovy, about 81% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (15). Medicare paid $2,325.52 per fill, versus $1,475.78 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 New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 11 prescriptions for Acetaminophen-Codeine, about 39% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $3.20 per fill, versus $18.42 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 11 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 35% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $2.86 per fill, versus $6.11 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
Ibandronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 11 prescriptions for Ibandronate Sodium, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $34.24 per fill, versus $28.38 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
Insulin lispro is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 11 prescriptions for Insulin Lispro Kwikpen U-100, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $163.51 per fill, versus $141.74 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
Oxybutynin is used to treat certain bladder and urinary conditions (such as overactive bladder).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 11 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $15.89 per fill, versus $17.82 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
This medication is used alone or with other medications to control seizures.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Chelliah wrote 11 prescriptions for Primidone, about 37% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $51.05 per fill, versus $26.99 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. Chelliah’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Chelliah prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Chelliah's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (262), Levothyroxine Sodium (240) and Lisinopril (201).
How does Dr. Chelliah's prescribing compare with other New Mexico prescribers?
Of the 84 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Chelliah prescribes 18 more often than the typical New Mexico prescriber, 25 about as often and 41 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Chelliah 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 New Mexico 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.
