VIJAYRAMA REDDY POREDDY MD
Prescription History 1881602621
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Round Rock, TX
What does Dr. Poreddy prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Poreddy wrote 1,356 Medicare prescriptions for 29 medications. The most prescribed was Pantoprazole Sodium, with 447 prescriptions for 156 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. Poreddy prescribes.
Medications 29 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 Texas prescribers.
What it is used for
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Poreddy wrote 447 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 5.5 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $8.82 per fill, versus $11.71 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
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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Poreddy wrote 153 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 3.2 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $11.46 per fill, versus $14.87 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Poreddy wrote 84 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (79). Medicare paid $11.67 per fill, versus $14.93 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
Dicyclomine is used to treat a certain type of intestinal problem called irritable bowel syndrome.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Poreddy wrote 76 prescriptions for Dicyclomine Hcl, about 2.7 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $24.59 per fill, versus $17.75 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Poreddy wrote 60 prescriptions for Linzess, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $818.45 per fill, versus $840.42 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 picosulfate/magnesium oxide/citric acid solution is used to clean out the intestines before surgery or certain procedures (such as colonoscopy, X-rays).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Poreddy wrote 47 prescriptions for Clenpiq, about 89% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $168.27 per fill, versus $168.16 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
Esomeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Poreddy wrote 39 prescriptions for Esomeprazole Magnesium, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $66.50 per fill, versus $47.27 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
Ursodiol is used to dissolve certain types of gallstones, to prevent gallstones from forming in obese patients who are losing weight rapidly, and to treat a certain type of liver disease (primary biliary cholangitis).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Poreddy wrote 39 prescriptions for Ursodiol, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $92.68 per fill, versus $134.82 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
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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Poreddy wrote 38 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $15.02 per fill, versus $13.32 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
Dexlansoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Poreddy wrote 35 prescriptions for Dexlansoprazole Dr, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $286.26 per fill, versus $281.94 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Poreddy wrote 32 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 73% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $7.59 per fill, versus $9.03 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Poreddy wrote 31 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 40% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $2.39 per fill, versus $5.09 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Poreddy wrote 24 prescriptions for Promethazine Hcl, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $14.78 per fill, versus $12.35 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 diarrhea.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Poreddy wrote 21 prescriptions for Diphenoxylate-Atropine, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $18.19 per fill, versus $21.28 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 certain bowel disease (ulcerative colitis).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Poreddy wrote 21 prescriptions for Mesalamine, about 88% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $487.62 per fill, versus $420.37 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
This medication is used to treat and prevent ulcers in the intestines.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Poreddy wrote 21 prescriptions for Sucralfate, about 68% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $69.14 per fill, versus $52.23 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Poreddy wrote 20 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about 63% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $4.23 per fill, versus $7.25 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Poreddy wrote 19 prescriptions for Nortriptyline Hcl, about 72% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $4.30 per fill, versus $13.98 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 along with a proper diet and exercise to lower cholesterol in people with high levels of cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Poreddy wrote 18 prescriptions for Colesevelam Hcl, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $29.72 per fill, versus $138.55 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
Azathioprine is used to prevent organ rejection in people who have received a kidney transplant.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Poreddy wrote 15 prescriptions for Azathioprine, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $68.09 per fill, versus $43.77 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Poreddy wrote 15 prescriptions for Xifaxan, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $2,673.85 per fill, versus $2,921.05 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
This medication is used to treat a certain bowel condition (Crohn's disease).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Poreddy wrote 14 prescriptions for Budesonide Dr, about 68% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $105.53 per fill, versus $118.05 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
This medication is a laxative used to treat constipation.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Poreddy wrote 13 prescriptions for Lactulose, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $28.48 per fill, versus $27.16 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
Sodium/potassium/magnesium sulfate solution is used to clean out the intestines before a certain bowel exam procedure (colonoscopy).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Poreddy wrote 13 prescriptions for Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf, about 14% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $59.84 per fill, versus $60.74 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Poreddy wrote 13 prescriptions for Trulance, about 64% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $1,081.89 per fill, versus $774.68 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 laxative used to treat constipation.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Poreddy wrote 12 prescriptions for Constulose, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $15.68 per fill, versus $22.11 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Poreddy wrote 12 prescriptions for Lansoprazole, about 60% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $84.73 per fill, versus $36.16 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 certain types of constipation (chronic idiopathic constipation, irritable bowel syndrome with constipation).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Poreddy wrote 12 prescriptions for Lubiprostone, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $156.93 per fill, versus $109.74 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 certain bowel disease (ulcerative colitis).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Poreddy wrote 12 prescriptions for Mesalamine Dr, about 77% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $518.25 per fill, versus $329.44 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. Poreddy’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Poreddy prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Poreddy's most prescribed medications were Pantoprazole Sodium (447), Famotidine (153) and Omeprazole (84).
How does Dr. Poreddy's prescribing compare with other Texas prescribers?
Of the 29 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Poreddy prescribes 7 more often than the typical Texas prescriber, 8 about as often and 14 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Poreddy 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 Texas 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.
