DR. RAJAGANESH RAJAGOPALAN MD
Prescription History 1669967147
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Sioux Falls, SD
What does Dr. Rajagopalan prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Rajagopalan wrote 43 Medicare prescriptions for 3 medications. The most prescribed was Montelukast Sodium, with 19 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. Rajagopalan prescribes.
Medications 3 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 South Dakota prescribers.
What it is used for
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with South Dakota prescribers
Dr. Rajagopalan wrote 19 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 39% as often as the typical South Dakota prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $3.52 per fill, versus $9.94 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 South Dakota prescribers
Dr. Rajagopalan wrote 12 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 33% as often as the typical South Dakota prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $7.99 per fill, versus $13.79 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 control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with South Dakota prescribers
Dr. Rajagopalan wrote 12 prescriptions for Stiolto Respimat, about half as often as the typical South Dakota prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $487.08 per fill, versus $588.37 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. Rajagopalan’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Rajagopalan prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Rajagopalan's most prescribed medications were Montelukast Sodium (19), Fluticasone Propionate (12) and Stiolto Respimat (12).
How does Dr. Rajagopalan's prescribing compare with other South Dakota prescribers?
Of the 3 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Rajagopalan prescribes 3 less often than the typical South Dakota prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Rajagopalan 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 South Dakota 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.
