DR. NITIN DAS KUNNATHU PUTHANVEEDU
Prescription History 1770933921
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Cleveland, OH
What does Dr. Kunnathu Puthanveedu prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Kunnathu Puthanveedu wrote 217 Medicare prescriptions for 13 medications. The most prescribed was Vancomycin Hcl, with 38 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. Kunnathu Puthanveedu prescribes.
Medications 13 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 Ohio prescribers.
What it is used for
Vancomycin is used to treat a certain intestinal condition (colitis) that may rarely happen after treatment with antibiotics.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kunnathu Puthanveedu wrote 38 prescriptions for Vancomycin Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $110.88 per fill, versus $158.48 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
This product contains 3 drugs: abacavir, dolutegravir, and lamivudine.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kunnathu Puthanveedu wrote 23 prescriptions for Triumeq, about 78% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $4,063.78 per fill, versus $3,862.74 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kunnathu Puthanveedu wrote 19 prescriptions for Cefadroxil, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $19.63 per fill, versus $13.16 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
Cefazolin is an antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kunnathu Puthanveedu wrote 16 prescriptions for Cefazolin Sodium, about 67% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $102.79 per fill, versus $51.37 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
Dolutegravir is used with other HIV medications to help control HIV infection.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kunnathu Puthanveedu wrote 16 prescriptions for Tivicay, about 42% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $2,540.67 per fill, versus $2,399.08 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 combination medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kunnathu Puthanveedu wrote 15 prescriptions for Ampicillin-Sulbactam, about 67% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $178.54 per fill, versus $118.49 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 help control HIV infection.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kunnathu Puthanveedu wrote 14 prescriptions for Symtuza, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $5,376.98 per fill, versus $4,805.97 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 product is used by itself to help control HIV infection.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kunnathu Puthanveedu wrote 13 prescriptions for Biktarvy, about 19% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $4,078.30 per fill, versus $3,994.16 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
Ceftriaxone is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kunnathu Puthanveedu wrote 13 prescriptions for Ceftriaxone, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $82.37 per fill, versus $74.93 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kunnathu Puthanveedu wrote 13 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 40% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $1.66 per fill, versus $6.69 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
Ertapenem is used to prevent and treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kunnathu Puthanveedu wrote 13 prescriptions for Ertapenem, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $663.48 per fill, versus $411.09 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 medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kunnathu Puthanveedu wrote 12 prescriptions for Imipenem-Cilastatin Sodium, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $1,085.54 per fill, versus $437.06 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
Piperacillin/tazobactam is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kunnathu Puthanveedu wrote 12 prescriptions for Piperacillin-Tazobactam, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $314.68 per fill, versus $184.47 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. Kunnathu Puthanveedu’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Kunnathu Puthanveedu prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Kunnathu Puthanveedu's most prescribed medications were Vancomycin Hcl (38), Triumeq (23) and Cefadroxil (19).
How does Dr. Kunnathu Puthanveedu's prescribing compare with other Ohio prescribers?
Of the 13 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Kunnathu Puthanveedu prescribes 2 about as often than the typical Ohio prescriber and 11 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Kunnathu Puthanveedu 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 Ohio 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.
