DR. RENUKA KANNAPPAN MD
Prescription History 1497439079
Internal Medicine in Philadelphia, PA
What does Dr. Kannappan prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Kannappan wrote 205 Medicare prescriptions for 12 medications. The most prescribed was Amlodipine Besylate, with 24 prescriptions.
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. Kannappan prescribes.
Medications 12 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 Pennsylvania prescribers.
What it is used for
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Kannappan wrote 24 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 16% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (154). Medicare paid $3.41 per fill, versus $6.63 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Kannappan wrote 24 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 37% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $2.55 per fill, versus $9.50 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
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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Kannappan wrote 23 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 11% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (217). Medicare paid $11.04 per fill, versus $12.25 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Kannappan wrote 20 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 15% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (136). Medicare paid $4.54 per fill, versus $7.55 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
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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Kannappan wrote 19 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 33% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $7.26 per fill, versus $14.69 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Kannappan wrote 17 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 22% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $3.02 per fill, versus $4.25 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
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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Kannappan wrote 16 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 23% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $38.92 per fill, versus $32.33 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Kannappan wrote 15 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 15% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $16.32 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
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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Kannappan wrote 13 prescriptions for Ventolin Hfa, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $55.81 per fill, versus $65.98 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
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Kannappan wrote 12 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 37% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $48.40 per fill, versus $26.95 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
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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Kannappan wrote 11 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 17% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $7.32 per fill, versus $12.67 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
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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Kannappan wrote 11 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 13% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $3.40 per fill, versus $10.05 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. Kannappan’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Kannappan prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Kannappan's most prescribed medications were Amlodipine Besylate (24), Carvedilol (24) and Atorvastatin Calcium (23).
How does Dr. Kannappan's prescribing compare with other Pennsylvania prescribers?
Of the 12 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Kannappan prescribes 12 less often than the typical Pennsylvania prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Kannappan 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 Pennsylvania 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.
