DR. RUPAL DILIPBHAI PATEL M.D.
Prescription History 1295979821
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in San Antonio, TX
What does Dr. Patel prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Patel wrote 1,918 Medicare prescriptions for 35 medications. The most prescribed was Prednisone, with 307 prescriptions for 76 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 35 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 Texas prescribers.
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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 307 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 6.5 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $3.59 per fill, versus $3.54 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 187 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 2.6 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $4.93 per fill, versus $8.22 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 158 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (122). Medicare paid $3.77 per fill, versus $13.19 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
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 148 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 3.8 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $13.86 per fill, versus $25.74 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
Valganciclovir is an anti-viral drug.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 107 prescriptions for Valganciclovir Hcl, about 2.3 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $175.53 per fill, versus $244.18 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 98 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $5.83 per fill, versus $14.12 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 93 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 3.4 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $4.83 per fill, versus $5.34 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 a multivitamin and iron product used to treat or prevent vitamin deficiency due to poor diet, certain illnesses, or during pregnancy.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 76 prescriptions for M-Natal Plus, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $8.42 per fill, versus $7.66 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
Methenamine is used to prevent or control returning urinary tract infections caused by certain bacteria.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 65 prescriptions for Methenamine Hippurate, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $52.19 per fill, versus $68.88 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
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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 56 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $5.40 per fill, versus $14.87 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
Cinacalcet is used to treat increased amounts of a certain hormone (parathyroid) in people with long-term kidney disease who are on dialysis.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 55 prescriptions for Cinacalcet Hcl, about 2 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $131.82 per fill, versus $265.18 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 49 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 61% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $4.87 per fill, versus $11.71 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
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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 47 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 26% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (180). Medicare paid $4.04 per fill, versus $9.48 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 37 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $86.77 per fill, versus $135.60 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
Levofloxacin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 37 prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $0.95 per fill, versus $5.32 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 high levels of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 37 prescriptions for Lokelma, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $634.74 per fill, versus $829.48 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 30 prescriptions for Humalog Kwikpen U-100, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $148.01 per fill, versus $255.26 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 29 prescriptions for Ozempic, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $962.28 per fill, versus $1,293.82 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 form of tacrolimus is used on the skin to treat a skin condition called eczema (atopic dermatitis) in patients who have not responded well to (or should not use) other eczema medications.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 27 prescriptions for Tacrolimus, about 77% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $143.14 per fill, versus $126.27 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 26 prescriptions for Trulicity, about 77% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $897.34 per fill, versus $1,393.87 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 25 prescriptions for Easy Touch Pen Needle, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $29.97 per fill, versus $47.95 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
Mycophenolate is used in combination with other medications to keep your body from attacking and rejecting your transplanted organ (such as kidney, liver, heart).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 25 prescriptions for Mycophenolate Mofetil, about 76% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $91.78 per fill, versus $112.33 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
Torsemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 25 prescriptions for Torsemide, about 70% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $8.22 per fill, versus $19.52 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
Insulin aspart is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 18 prescriptions for Novolog Flexpen, about 61% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $126.12 per fill, versus $233.34 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 17 prescriptions for Ultra-Fine Micro Pen Needle, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $61.81 per fill, versus $92.81 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 16 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $4.06 per fill, versus $7.25 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 16 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 29% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $5.88 per fill, versus $13.02 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 16 prescriptions for Ultra-Fine Mini Pen Needle, about 73% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $57.73 per fill, versus $89.59 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 15 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 11% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $7.55 per fill, versus $6.07 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
Tirzepatide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 15 prescriptions for Mounjaro, about 29% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $1,001.69 per fill, versus $1,267.11 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 product is used to treat certain types of heart failure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 13 prescriptions for Entresto, about 24% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $891.16 per fill, versus $1,062.82 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
Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 12 prescriptions for Acyclovir, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $23.84 per fill, versus $14.71 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 12 prescriptions for Farxiga, about 26% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $706.33 per fill, versus $985.01 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
Icosapent ethyl is used along with certain other cholesterol medications ("statins" such as atorvastatin, simvastatin) to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and certain types of heart problems that require treatment in a hospital.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 12 prescriptions for Icosapent Ethyl, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $92.65 per fill, versus $295.28 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 12 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 11% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (111). Medicare paid $7.85 per fill, versus $9.74 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 Prednisone (307), Carvedilol (187) and Rosuvastatin Calcium (158).
How does Dr. Patel's prescribing compare with other Texas prescribers?
Of the 35 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Patel prescribes 12 more often than the typical Texas prescriber, 8 about as often and 15 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 Texas 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.
