DR. ABHIJIT KULKARNI MD
Prescription History 1609877521
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Pittsburgh, PA
What does Dr. Kulkarni prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Kulkarni wrote 581 Medicare prescriptions for 11 medications. The most prescribed was Omeprazole, with 148 prescriptions for 46 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. Kulkarni prescribes.
Medications 11 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Kulkarni wrote 148 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (110). Medicare paid $8.11 per fill, versus $12.24 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Kulkarni wrote 121 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $9.90 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
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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Kulkarni wrote 101 prescriptions for Gavilyte-C, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $19.29 per fill, versus $18.38 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
Sodium/potassium/magnesium sulfate solution is used to clean out the intestines before a certain bowel exam procedure (colonoscopy).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Kulkarni wrote 97 prescriptions for Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $72.27 per fill, versus $67.70 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. Kulkarni wrote 35 prescriptions for Famotidine, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $2.46 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 contains digestive enzymes to help break down and digest fats, starch, and proteins in food.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Kulkarni wrote 17 prescriptions for Creon, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $2,385.13 per fill, versus $1,739.64 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
Esomeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Kulkarni wrote 14 prescriptions for Esomeprazole Magnesium, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $80.68 per fill, versus $40.37 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
Lansoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Kulkarni wrote 14 prescriptions for Lansoprazole, about 64% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $14.22 per fill, versus $45.09 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 clean out the intestines before a certain bowel exam procedure (colonoscopy).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Kulkarni wrote 12 prescriptions for Sutab, about 33% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $163.40 per fill, versus $158.35 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
Dexlansoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Kulkarni wrote 11 prescriptions for Dexlansoprazole Dr, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $130.64 per fill, versus $279.40 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 chronic constipation.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Kulkarni wrote 11 prescriptions for Motegrity, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $507.39 per fill, versus $674.91 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. Kulkarni’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Kulkarni prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Kulkarni's most prescribed medications were Omeprazole (148), Pantoprazole Sodium (121) and Gavilyte-C (101).
How does Dr. Kulkarni's prescribing compare with other Pennsylvania prescribers?
Of the 11 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Kulkarni prescribes 2 more often than the typical Pennsylvania prescriber, 2 about as often and 7 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Kulkarni 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.
