PADMANABH U PADDU MD
Prescription History 1497797708
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Woodside, NY
What does Dr. Paddu prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Paddu wrote 417 Medicare prescriptions for 14 medications. The most prescribed was Famotidine, with 96 prescriptions for 65 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. Paddu prescribes.
Medications 14 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 York prescribers.
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 York prescribers
Dr. Paddu wrote 96 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 1.4 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $15.82 per fill, versus $13.04 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 York prescribers
Dr. Paddu wrote 62 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 63% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $9.99 per fill, versus $11.48 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
PEG (polyethylene glycol) with electrolyte is used to clean out the intestines before certain bowel exam procedures such as colonoscopy or barium enema X-rays.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Paddu wrote 54 prescriptions for Gavilyte-G, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $13.19 per fill, versus $14.30 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Paddu wrote 30 prescriptions for Linzess, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $796.94 per fill, versus $683.33 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
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 York prescribers
Dr. Paddu wrote 24 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 12% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (195). Medicare paid $4.88 per fill, versus $10.41 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Paddu wrote 23 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 15% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $10.36 per fill, versus $6.16 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 used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as insect bites, poison oak/ivy, eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash, itching of the outer female genitals, anal itching).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Paddu wrote 21 prescriptions for Hydrocortisone, about 65% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $22.64 per fill, versus $19.76 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 diarrhea caused by the common bacteria known as E.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Paddu wrote 21 prescriptions for Xifaxan, about 85% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $2,927.80 per fill, versus $2,761.44 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Paddu wrote 19 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 17% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (113). Medicare paid $6.60 per fill, versus $9.47 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 a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Paddu wrote 18 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 14% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (126). Medicare paid $27.65 per fill, versus $14.99 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Paddu wrote 16 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 12% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $3.33 per fill, versus $13.15 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
Labetalol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Paddu wrote 11 prescriptions for Labetalol Hcl, about 37% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $7.62 per fill, versus $29.15 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
PEG (polyethylene glycol) with electrolyte is used to clean out the intestines before certain bowel exam procedures such as colonoscopy.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Paddu wrote 11 prescriptions for Plenvu, about 25% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $132.39 per fill, versus $135.83 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
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 York prescribers
Dr. Paddu wrote 11 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 9% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $15.99 per fill, versus $14.37 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. Paddu’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Paddu prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Paddu's most prescribed medications were Famotidine (96), Omeprazole (62) and Gavilyte-G (54).
How does Dr. Paddu's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 14 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Paddu prescribes 1 more often than the typical New York prescriber, 2 about as often and 11 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Paddu 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 York 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.
