AVINASH GUPTA MD
Prescription History 1922084821
Anesthesiology in Orangeburg, SC
What does Dr. Gupta prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Gupta wrote 4,768 Medicare prescriptions for 34 medications. The most prescribed was Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (oxycodone hcl/acetaminophen), with 983 prescriptions for 111 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. Gupta prescribes.
Medications 34 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 Carolina prescribers.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gupta wrote 983 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 11 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $28.35 per fill, versus $42.60 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 relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gupta wrote 934 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 11 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (89). Medicare paid $28.45 per fill, versus $18.99 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gupta wrote 740 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 7.7 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (97). Medicare paid $9.14 per fill, versus $15.01 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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gupta wrote 316 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 5 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $9.34 per fill, versus $6.50 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gupta wrote 287 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 6.9 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $8.53 per fill, versus $7.64 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
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gupta wrote 272 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 4.7 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $18.29 per fill, versus $14.38 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
This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gupta wrote 149 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 3.3 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $9.96 per fill, versus $28.56 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 pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gupta wrote 149 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 3 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $14.32 per fill, versus $23.86 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 muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gupta wrote 147 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 3 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $8.52 per fill, versus $9.65 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 reduce itching and pain from certain skin conditions (such as scrapes, minor skin irritations, insect bites).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gupta wrote 84 prescriptions for Lidocaine, about 3.2 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $68.94 per fill, versus $95.37 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gupta wrote 78 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 1.7 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $58.17 per fill, versus $29.08 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gupta wrote 66 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $2.56 per fill, versus $3.93 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 severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gupta wrote 58 prescriptions for Methadone Hcl, about 1.6 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $11.58 per fill, versus $23.94 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
This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gupta wrote 56 prescriptions for Morphine Sulfate Er, about 85% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $40.90 per fill, versus $30.72 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 help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gupta wrote 45 prescriptions for Fentanyl, about 1.6 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $69.55 per fill, versus $112.89 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 mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gupta wrote 38 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 68% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $30.29 per fill, versus $24.99 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gupta wrote 33 prescriptions for Nortriptyline Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $3.65 per fill, versus $15.52 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 constipation caused by opioid medications in people with ongoing pain that is not caused by cancer.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gupta wrote 32 prescriptions for Movantik, about 1.5 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $409.32 per fill, versus $407.79 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 medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gupta wrote 31 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $0.74 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
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gupta wrote 25 prescriptions for Hydromorphone Hcl, about 69% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $26.25 per fill, versus $19.79 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gupta wrote 25 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 75% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $6.85 per fill, versus $7.98 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
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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gupta wrote 24 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 27% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (88). Medicare paid $565.14 per fill, versus $852.02 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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gupta wrote 23 prescriptions for Acetaminophen-Codeine, about 79% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $16.50 per fill, versus $15.30 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
Carisoprodol is used short-term to treat muscle pain and discomfort.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gupta wrote 23 prescriptions for Carisoprodol, about as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $4.72 per fill, versus $11.19 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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gupta wrote 22 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 81% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $13.15 per fill, versus $12.76 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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gupta wrote 22 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl-Acetaminophen, about as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $15.52 per fill, versus $12.88 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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gupta wrote 19 prescriptions for Linzess, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $539.44 per fill, versus $854.65 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
Verapamil is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gupta wrote 15 prescriptions for Verapamil Er, about 78% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $18.03 per fill, versus $26.65 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
Pramipexole is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gupta wrote 13 prescriptions for Pramipexole Dihydrochloride, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $17.65 per fill, versus $17.08 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 medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gupta wrote 12 prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about 40% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $14.77 per fill, versus $14.43 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
Metaxalone is used to treat muscle spasms/pain.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gupta wrote 12 prescriptions for Metaxalone, about 84% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (14). Medicare paid $77.12 per fill, versus $95.62 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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gupta wrote 12 prescriptions for Naproxen, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $5.92 per fill, versus $9.98 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 to treat depression.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gupta wrote 12 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 16% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $2.03 per fill, versus $8.64 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
This medication is used to treat certain types of constipation (chronic idiopathic constipation, irritable bowel syndrome with constipation).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gupta wrote 11 prescriptions for Lubiprostone, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $65.53 per fill, versus $115.95 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. Gupta’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Gupta prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Gupta's most prescribed medications were Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (983), Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (934) and Gabapentin (740).
How does Dr. Gupta's prescribing compare with other South Carolina prescribers?
Of the 34 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Gupta prescribes 15 more often than the typical South Carolina prescriber, 9 about as often and 10 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Gupta 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 Carolina 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.
