NARINDER GUPTA MD
Prescription History 1306991864
Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine in Terrytown, LA
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for NARINDER GUPTA MD, an active Pain Medicine specialist practicing in Terrytown, LA. Our medical registry currently tracks 14 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 2,931 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, which accounts for 1,491 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.
| Medication | Prescriptions (2024)Rx (2024) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other LA PrescribersVs. LA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-AcetaminophenHydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 1,491 | $15.31▼ below LA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ It contains an opioid pain reliever (hydrocodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Hydrocodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever. In 2024, this provider wrote 1,491 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 13 times the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (112.5). Medicare paid an average of $15.31 per fill, versus $16.60 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average LA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the LA average for this medication. 1,491 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 31,068 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Gabapentin | 401 | $6.39▼ below LA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Gabapentin: Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection) in adults. Gabapentin is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME. In 2024, this provider wrote 401 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 3.3 times the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (122.2). Medicare paid an average of $6.39 per fill, versus $12.91 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average LA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the LA average for this medication. 404.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 10,391 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Meloxicam | 382 | $1.05▼ below LA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Meloxicam: Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis. Show more ▾ It reduces pain, swelling, and stiffness of the joints. Meloxicam is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. See also Warning section. A benzothiazine and thiazole derivative that acts as a NSAID and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS; and ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS. In 2024, this provider wrote 382 Medicare prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 5 times the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (76.4). Medicare paid an average of $1.05 per fill, versus $3.80 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average LA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the LA average for this medication. 400.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 9,493 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Oxycodone-AcetaminophenOxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 170 | $17.83▼ below LA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Oxycodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ It contains an opioid pain reliever (oxycodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Oxycodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever. In 2024, this provider wrote 170 Medicare prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (114.4). Medicare paid an average of $17.83 per fill, versus $42.84 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average LA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the LA average for this medication. 170 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,532 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Trazodone Hcl | 165 | $3.53▼ below LA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Trazodone Hcl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ Trazodone works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. A serotonin uptake inhibitor that is used as an antidepressive agent. It has been shown to be effective in patients with major depressive disorders and other subsets of depressive disorders. It is generally more useful in depressive disorders associated with insomnia and anxiety. This drug does not aggravate psychotic symptoms in patients with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorders. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p309) In 2024, this provider wrote 165 Medicare prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 2 times the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (81.7). Medicare paid an average of $3.53 per fill, versus $8.14 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average LA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the LA average for this medication. 166 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,133 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 93 | $2.61▼ below LA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Cyclobenzaprine Hcl: Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms. Show more ▾ It is usually used along with rest and physical therapy. It works by helping to relax the muscles. Lisseril is synonymous for HCl; structure. In 2024, this provider wrote 93 Medicare prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (48.2). Medicare paid an average of $2.61 per fill, versus $6.88 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average LA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the LA average for this medication. 93.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,169 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Pregabalin | 66 | $17.56 | ≈ Typical |
About Pregabalin: This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to treat pain in people with fibromyalgia. It is also used with other medications to treat certain types of seizures (focal seizures). A gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) derivative that functions as a CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER and is used as an ANTICONVULSANT as well as an ANTI-ANXIETY AGENT. It is also used as an ANALGESIC in the treatment of NEUROPATHIC PAIN and FIBROMYALGIA. In 2024, this provider wrote 66 Medicare prescriptions for Pregabalin, about the same volume as the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (66). Medicare paid an average of $17.56 per fill, versus $17.11 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average LA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 66 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,773 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Tizanidine Hcl | 37 | $3.27▼ below LA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Tizanidine Hcl: This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury). Show more ▾ It works by helping to relax the muscles. In 2024, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (65.7). Medicare paid an average of $3.27 per fill, versus $9.25 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the LA average for this medication. 37 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 957 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Oxycodone Hcl | 36 | $7.23▼ below LA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Oxycodone Hcl: This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ Oxycodone belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. A semisynthetic derivative of CODEINE. In 2024, this provider wrote 36 Medicare prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (71.9). Medicare paid an average of $7.23 per fill, versus $17.52 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the LA average for this medication. 36 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 733 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Ibuprofen | 25 | $3.81▼ below LA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis. Show more ▾ It is also used to reduce fever and to relieve minor aches and pain due to the common cold or flu. Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling, pain, or fever. If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. See also Warning section. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory properties In 2024, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 69% of the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (36.5). Medicare paid an average of $3.81 per fill, versus $7.31 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the LA average for this medication. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 670 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Acetaminophen-CodeineAcetaminophen With Codeine | 21 | $8.57▼ below LA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Acetaminophen-Codeine: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This combination medication is used to help relieve mild to moderate pain. It contains an opioid pain reliever (codeine) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Codeine works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever. In 2024, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Acetaminophen-Codeine, about half the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (36.2). Medicare paid an average of $8.57 per fill, versus $13.26 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the LA average for this medication. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 399 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 17 | $7.11▼ below LA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Amitriptyline Hcl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ Amitriptyline belongs to a class of drugs known as tricyclic antidepressants. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. Tricyclic antidepressant with anticholinergic and sedative properties. It appears to prevent the re-uptake of norepinephrine and serotonin at nerve terminals, thus potentiating the action of these neurotransmitters. Amitriptyline also appears to antagonize cholinergic and alpha-1 adrenergic responses to bioactive amines. In 2024, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (36.4). Medicare paid an average of $7.11 per fill, versus $12.24 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the LA average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 357 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Tramadol Hcl | 14 | $8.00 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Tramadol Hcl: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to help relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Tramadol belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. A narcotic analgesic proposed for severe pain. It may be habituating. In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 19% of the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (74.2). Medicare paid an average of $8.00 per fill, versus $5.96 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 284 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Diclofenac Sodium | 13 | $16.80▼ below LA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Diclofenac Sodium: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to relieve joint pain from arthritis. Diclofenac belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) with antipyretic and analgesic actions. It is primarily available as the sodium salt. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about a third of the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (46.2). Medicare paid an average of $16.80 per fill, versus $22.39 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the LA average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 239 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for NARINDER GUPTA MD is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2024, the most recent federal release. Figures cover prescriptions filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries only; prescriptions under private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay plans are not included. Because prescribing decisions are generally consistent across coverage types, this record offers a useful view of the overall Pain Medicine prescribing approach at this Terrytown, LA practice.
Reading the costs. Drug costs are gross amounts paid to pharmacies under Part D, including both plan and beneficiary payments. They are not the price a patient pays at the pharmacy counter. Medications with fewer than 11 claims are excluded from the federal source data, and state comparisons use the average among LA prescribers of the same medication and form, shown only when at least five prescribers contribute. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
About the medication summaries. Drug use descriptions come from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard (2024), and substance definitions from Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) 2026, U.S. National Library of Medicine. They are summaries that do not contain all possible information about a medication and are not individual medical advice. Ask a health care professional about any medication and your specific health needs.
