GORDON J RUAN MD
Prescription History 1982109369
Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology in Rochester, MN
What does Dr. Ruan prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Ruan wrote 230 Medicare prescriptions for 11 medications. The most prescribed was Acyclovir, with 41 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. Ruan prescribes.
Medications 11 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
Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Ruan wrote 41 prescriptions for Acyclovir, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $7.89 per fill, versus $15.58 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. Ruan wrote 32 prescriptions for Dexamethasone, about as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $6.41 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
This medication is used to treat severe nausea and vomiting from certain causes (for example, after surgery or cancer treatment).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Ruan wrote 24 prescriptions for Prochlorperazine Maleate, about 79% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $8.69 per fill, versus $14.33 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
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. Ruan wrote 23 prescriptions for Prednisone, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $4.79 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 to treat certain bone marrow disorders (myelofibrosis, polycythemia vera).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Ruan wrote 21 prescriptions for Jakafi, about as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $13,578.27 per fill, versus $14,791.28 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 certain types of breast cancer (such as hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer) in women after menopause.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Ruan wrote 18 prescriptions for Letrozole, about 33% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $16.38 per fill, versus $23.50 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
This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Ruan wrote 18 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 76% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $2.91 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 used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Ruan wrote 17 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $4.85 per fill, versus $14.86 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Ruan wrote 13 prescriptions for Olanzapine, about 23% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $10.90 per fill, versus $32.34 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
Megestrol is used to treat loss of appetite and weight loss in people with AIDS.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Ruan wrote 12 prescriptions for Megestrol Acetate, about 70% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $17.34 per fill, versus $42.37 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
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. Ruan wrote 11 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 17% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $755.03 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.
Questions about Dr. Ruan’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Ruan prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Ruan's most prescribed medications were Acyclovir (41), Dexamethasone (32) and Prochlorperazine Maleate (24).
How does Dr. Ruan's prescribing compare with other Minnesota prescribers?
Of the 11 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Ruan prescribes 1 more often than the typical Minnesota prescriber, 4 about as often and 6 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Ruan 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.
