DR. VARINDERJIT KAUR M.D.
Prescription History 1578068631
Internal Medicine in Kentfield, CA
What does Dr. Kaur prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Kaur wrote 945 Medicare prescriptions for 33 medications. The most prescribed was Amlodipine Besylate, with 84 prescriptions for 27 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. Kaur prescribes.
Medications 33 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 California prescribers.
What it is used for
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kaur wrote 84 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (141). Medicare paid $5.34 per fill, versus $7.08 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
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kaur wrote 76 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 1.8 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $17.46 per fill, versus $16.05 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kaur wrote 74 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $10.65 per fill, versus $15.63 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
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 California prescribers
Dr. Kaur wrote 62 prescriptions for Furosemide, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $6.24 per fill, versus $6.39 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 California prescribers
Dr. Kaur wrote 47 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 1.2 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $14.90 per fill, versus $19.05 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
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 California prescribers
Dr. Kaur wrote 46 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 23% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (202). Medicare paid $14.30 per fill, versus $10.47 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kaur wrote 43 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 36% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (121). Medicare paid $10.39 per fill, versus $10.35 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 California prescribers
Dr. Kaur wrote 32 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $6.81 per fill, versus $9.93 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kaur wrote 31 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 71% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $20.69 per fill, versus $6.24 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 California prescribers
Dr. Kaur wrote 30 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 35% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $25.86 per fill, versus $14.23 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kaur wrote 28 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 29% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $7.59 per fill, versus $8.30 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kaur wrote 27 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $40.68 per fill, versus $24.00 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kaur wrote 25 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $16.57 per fill, versus $14.35 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 medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kaur wrote 25 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 33% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $13.06 per fill, versus $21.39 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 California prescribers
Dr. Kaur wrote 25 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 39% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $12.43 per fill, versus $13.87 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
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 California prescribers
Dr. Kaur wrote 24 prescriptions for Torsemide, about 81% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $7.45 per fill, versus $18.74 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kaur wrote 23 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 27% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $14.78 per fill, versus $15.02 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kaur wrote 21 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 71% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $9.40 per fill, versus $7.62 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kaur wrote 21 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 17% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $9.70 per fill, versus $13.30 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kaur wrote 19 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 34% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $9.67 per fill, versus $13.71 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
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kaur wrote 19 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $4.11 per fill, versus $6.52 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
Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kaur wrote 18 prescriptions for Topiramate, about 61% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $6.82 per fill, versus $13.46 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 California prescribers
Dr. Kaur wrote 16 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $5.02 per fill, versus $14.67 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 schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kaur wrote 16 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 29% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $20.57 per fill, versus $19.69 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
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 California prescribers
Dr. Kaur wrote 15 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 21% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $290.56 per fill, versus $923.33 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kaur wrote 15 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 19% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $11.21 per fill, versus $11.26 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
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 California prescribers
Dr. Kaur wrote 13 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 24% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $9.44 per fill, versus $12.66 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
This medication is used to treat certain conditions of the stomach and intestines.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kaur wrote 13 prescriptions for Metoclopramide Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $5.80 per fill, versus $8.32 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 an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kaur wrote 13 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $24.69 per fill, versus $13.21 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
Bumetanide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kaur wrote 11 prescriptions for Bumetanide, about 38% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $35.50 per fill, versus $38.82 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kaur wrote 11 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 39% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $5.66 per fill, versus $13.85 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kaur wrote 11 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 11% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $9.04 per fill, versus $9.26 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kaur wrote 11 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 19% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $7.43 per fill, versus $7.82 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. Kaur’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Kaur prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Kaur's most prescribed medications were Amlodipine Besylate (84), Oxycodone Hcl (76) and Gabapentin (74).
How does Dr. Kaur's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 33 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Kaur prescribes 1 more often than the typical California prescriber, 4 about as often and 28 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Kaur 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 California 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.
