DR. GOPAL CHALAVARYA MD
Prescription History 1922093921
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Hudson, FL
What does Dr. Chalavarya prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Chalavarya wrote 2,491 Medicare prescriptions for 42 medications. The most prescribed was Eliquis (apixaban), with 212 prescriptions for 62 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. Chalavarya prescribes.
Medications 42 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 Florida prescribers.
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Chalavarya wrote 212 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $1,053.24 per fill, versus $915.40 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 beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Chalavarya wrote 207 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (105). Medicare paid $10.14 per fill, versus $13.25 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Chalavarya wrote 142 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $4.21 per fill, versus $4.78 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Chalavarya wrote 129 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 86% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (150). Medicare paid $5.97 per fill, versus $5.82 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
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Chalavarya wrote 120 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 61% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (197). Medicare paid $16.51 per fill, versus $9.21 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
Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Chalavarya wrote 116 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $15.14 per fill, versus $11.00 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
Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Chalavarya wrote 115 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about 3.2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $17.83 per fill, versus $13.11 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Chalavarya wrote 110 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 83% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $10.98 per fill, versus $8.87 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Chalavarya wrote 106 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 89% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (119). Medicare paid $5.52 per fill, versus $6.26 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 relieve chest pain (angina) in people that have a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Chalavarya wrote 100 prescriptions for Nitroglycerin, about 3.2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $24.22 per fill, versus $14.45 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Chalavarya wrote 90 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $9.40 per fill, versus $8.57 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 prevent chest pain (angina) in people with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Chalavarya wrote 74 prescriptions for Nitroglycerin Patch, about 2.9 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $58.67 per fill, versus $40.56 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 product is used to treat certain types of heart failure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Chalavarya wrote 68 prescriptions for Entresto, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $1,101.40 per fill, versus $1,082.46 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Chalavarya wrote 68 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $9.10 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
This medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as recurrent ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Chalavarya wrote 64 prescriptions for Amiodarone Hcl, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $32.17 per fill, versus $27.52 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
Rosuvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Chalavarya wrote 61 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 40% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $12.46 per fill, versus $12.14 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Chalavarya wrote 60 prescriptions for Verapamil Sr, about 4 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (15). Medicare paid $58.17 per fill, versus $96.25 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Chalavarya wrote 57 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about 1.9 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $24.07 per fill, versus $28.80 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
Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Chalavarya wrote 55 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $1,036.10 per fill, versus $951.72 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
Verapamil is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Chalavarya wrote 52 prescriptions for Verapamil Er, about 2.8 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $76.38 per fill, versus $30.08 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Chalavarya wrote 42 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 73% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $20.15 per fill, versus $21.41 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
Metolazone is a "water pill" (diuretic) that increases the amount of urine you make, which causes your body to get rid of excess water.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Chalavarya wrote 38 prescriptions for Metolazone, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $36.82 per fill, versus $24.19 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
Cilostazol is used to improve the symptoms of a certain blood flow problem in the legs (intermittent claudication).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Chalavarya wrote 36 prescriptions for Cilostazol, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $28.68 per fill, versus $19.73 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
Digoxin is used to treat heart failure, usually along with other medications.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Chalavarya wrote 34 prescriptions for Digoxin, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $22.89 per fill, versus $25.10 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 serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as sustained ventricular tachycardia and paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Chalavarya wrote 30 prescriptions for Flecainide Acetate, about 73% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $31.08 per fill, versus $41.39 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Chalavarya wrote 28 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $27.00 per fill, versus $19.72 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Chalavarya wrote 27 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 67% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $10.46 per fill, versus $8.82 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Chalavarya wrote 23 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $17.81 per fill, versus $14.74 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Chalavarya wrote 22 prescriptions for Atenolol, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $5.15 per fill, versus $6.65 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
Ticagrelor is used along with low-dose aspirin to help prevent heart attack and stroke in people with a history of heart disease, stroke, or at increased risk for heart disease or stroke (for example, due to diabetes, history of transient ischemic attack-TIA).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Chalavarya wrote 22 prescriptions for Brilinta, about 83% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $685.89 per fill, versus $663.59 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 blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Chalavarya wrote 22 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about 68% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $7.10 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
Simvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Chalavarya wrote 19 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 26% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $9.73 per fill, versus $7.43 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
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Chalavarya wrote 19 prescriptions for Valsartan, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $17.39 per fill, versus $25.25 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Chalavarya wrote 17 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 23% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $7.45 per fill, versus $4.16 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 if you have had certain types of irregular heartbeat (paroxysmal or persistent atrial fibrillation) in the past but now have a normal heart rhythm.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Chalavarya wrote 16 prescriptions for Multaq, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $1,055.58 per fill, versus $1,314.33 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
Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Chalavarya wrote 15 prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $10.33 per fill, versus $15.27 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Chalavarya wrote 15 prescriptions for Farxiga, about 34% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $757.27 per fill, versus $985.63 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Chalavarya wrote 15 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 31% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $986.76 per fill, versus $1,101.06 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 to treat a serious (possibly life-threatening) type of fast heartbeat called sustained ventricular tachycardia.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Chalavarya wrote 12 prescriptions for Sotalol, about 35% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $23.69 per fill, versus $22.71 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
This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Chalavarya wrote 11 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about 36% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $10.72 per fill, versus $5.87 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
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Chalavarya wrote 11 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 29% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $23.99 per fill, versus $26.04 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Chalavarya wrote 11 prescriptions for Verapamil Hcl, about 64% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $14.00 per fill, versus $12.02 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. Chalavarya’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Chalavarya prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Chalavarya's most prescribed medications were Eliquis (212), Metoprolol Succinate (207) and Furosemide (142).
How does Dr. Chalavarya's prescribing compare with other Florida prescribers?
Of the 42 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Chalavarya prescribes 15 more often than the typical Florida prescriber, 7 about as often and 20 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Chalavarya 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 Florida 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.
