GREGORY M VERCELLOTTI MD
Prescription History 1912008921
Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology in Minneapolis, MN
What does Dr. Vercellotti prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Vercellotti wrote 397 Medicare prescriptions for 19 medications. The most prescribed was Oxycodone Hcl, with 52 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. Vercellotti prescribes.
Medications 19 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 Minnesota prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Vercellotti wrote 52 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $14.24 per fill, versus $10.39 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
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Vercellotti wrote 51 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $9.41 per fill, versus $5.06 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
This medication is used by people with sickle cell anemia to reduce the number of painful crises caused by the disease and to reduce the need for blood transfusions.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Vercellotti wrote 39 prescriptions for Hydroxyurea, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $29.69 per fill, versus $28.78 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 Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Vercellotti wrote 32 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 73% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $11.79 per fill, versus $14.82 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 a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Vercellotti wrote 25 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $13.69 per fill, versus $6.16 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 a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Vercellotti wrote 21 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 71% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $8.83 per fill, versus $27.78 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 cancer (such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia, chronic myeloid leukemia, gastrointestinal stromal tumors, and myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative diseases).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Vercellotti wrote 20 prescriptions for Imatinib Mesylate, about as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $959.00 per fill, versus $568.80 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Vercellotti wrote 16 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 72% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $11.90 per fill, versus $9.24 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 used by people with chronic liver disease and a certain blood disorder (low platelet count) who are scheduled to have a medical or dental procedure.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Vercellotti wrote 16 prescriptions for Doptelet, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (13). Medicare paid $14,592.38 per fill, versus $16,008.42 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Vercellotti wrote 14 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 13% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (112). Medicare paid $6.07 per fill, versus $12.27 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Vercellotti wrote 13 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $20.77 per fill, versus $7.28 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
Diphenhydramine injection is an antihistamine used to treat life-threatening allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) along with epinephrine and other treatments.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Vercellotti wrote 13 prescriptions for Diphenhydramine Hcl, about 32% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $1.62 per fill, versus $40.12 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 Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Vercellotti wrote 13 prescriptions for Loperamide, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $7.65 per fill, versus $22.55 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
Pomalidomide is used to treat certain types of cancers (such as multiple myeloma, Kaposi sarcoma).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Vercellotti wrote 13 prescriptions for Pomalyst, about 66% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $7,285.71 per fill, versus $21,374.99 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
Dexamethasone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood/hormone disorders, allergic reactions, skin diseases, eye problems, breathing problems, bowel disorders, cancer, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Vercellotti wrote 12 prescriptions for Dexamethasone, about 34% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $9.92 per fill, versus $12.30 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
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 Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Vercellotti wrote 12 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 18% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $630.99 per fill, versus $925.49 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Vercellotti wrote 12 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 42% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $7.03 per fill, versus $5.97 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Vercellotti wrote 12 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 22% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $21.37 per fill, versus $15.09 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Vercellotti wrote 11 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 11% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $16.61 per fill, versus $14.15 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. Vercellotti’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Vercellotti prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Vercellotti's most prescribed medications were Oxycodone Hcl (52), Prednisone (51) and Hydroxyurea (39).
How does Dr. Vercellotti's prescribing compare with other Minnesota prescribers?
Of the 19 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Vercellotti prescribes 6 about as often than the typical Minnesota prescriber and 13 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Vercellotti 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 Minnesota 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.
