SWETHA ALAPATI MD
Prescription History 1982051421
Hospitalist in Sioux Falls, SD
What does Dr. Alapati prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Alapati wrote 234 Medicare prescriptions for 13 medications. The most prescribed was Eliquis (apixaban), with 36 prescriptions for 12 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. Alapati 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 South Dakota 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 South Dakota prescribers
Dr. Alapati wrote 36 prescriptions for Eliquis, about half as often as the typical South Dakota prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $435.65 per fill, versus $751.12 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
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 South Dakota prescribers
Dr. Alapati wrote 27 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 28% as often as the typical South Dakota prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $2.84 per fill, versus $4.30 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with South Dakota prescribers
Dr. Alapati wrote 26 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 24% as often as the typical South Dakota prescriber of it (109). Medicare paid $7.95 per fill, versus $9.13 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 South Dakota prescribers
Dr. Alapati wrote 19 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 15% as often as the typical South Dakota prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $7.45 per fill, versus $4.82 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 beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with South Dakota prescribers
Dr. Alapati wrote 17 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 14% as often as the typical South Dakota prescriber of it (120). Medicare paid $23.26 per fill, versus $13.78 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with South Dakota prescribers
Dr. Alapati wrote 16 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 20% as often as the typical South Dakota prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $10.24 per fill, versus $14.02 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
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with South Dakota prescribers
Dr. Alapati wrote 16 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 39% as often as the typical South Dakota prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $1.73 per fill, versus $10.97 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with South Dakota prescribers
Dr. Alapati wrote 15 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 9% as often as the typical South Dakota prescriber of it (167). Medicare paid $9.06 per fill, versus $9.50 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with South Dakota prescribers
Dr. Alapati wrote 14 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 62% as often as the typical South Dakota prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $4.86 per fill, versus $9.31 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 South Dakota prescribers
Dr. Alapati wrote 13 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 29% as often as the typical South Dakota prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $1.18 per fill, versus $3.75 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with South Dakota prescribers
Dr. Alapati wrote 12 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 18% as often as the typical South Dakota prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $4.76 per fill, versus $5.02 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with South Dakota prescribers
Dr. Alapati wrote 12 prescriptions for Risperidone, about 30% as often as the typical South Dakota prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $3.86 per fill, versus $10.50 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with South Dakota prescribers
Dr. Alapati wrote 11 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 17% as often as the typical South Dakota prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $16.70 per fill, versus $11.42 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. Alapati’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Alapati prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Alapati's most prescribed medications were Eliquis (36), Furosemide (27) and Omeprazole (26).
How does Dr. Alapati's prescribing compare with other South Dakota prescribers?
Of the 13 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Alapati prescribes 13 less often than the typical South Dakota prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Alapati 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 Dakota 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.
