DR. RUWAN KIRINGODA M.D.
Prescription History 1982917225
Otolaryngology in Fremont, CA
What does Dr. Kiringoda prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Kiringoda wrote 279 Medicare prescriptions for 12 medications. The most prescribed was Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone (ciprofloxacin hcl/dexameth), with 62 prescriptions for 36 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. Kiringoda prescribes.
Medications 12 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 California prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat bacterial ear infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kiringoda wrote 62 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone, about 2.4 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $110.42 per fill, versus $110.25 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 eye infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kiringoda wrote 33 prescriptions for Ofloxacin, about 60% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $19.25 per fill, versus $15.84 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 California prescribers
Dr. Kiringoda wrote 28 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $5.34 per fill, versus $13.40 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
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kiringoda wrote 27 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $11.78 per fill, versus $15.10 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 relieve nasal symptoms such as runny/itching/stuffy nose, sneezing, and post-nasal drip caused by allergies or other conditions.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kiringoda wrote 20 prescriptions for Azelastine Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $17.14 per fill, versus $22.82 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
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 California prescribers
Dr. Kiringoda wrote 20 prescriptions for Prednisone, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $2.83 per fill, versus $5.64 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 eye conditions due to inflammation or injury.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kiringoda wrote 19 prescriptions for Prednisolone Acetate, about 12% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (155). Medicare paid $29.70 per fill, versus $42.12 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
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kiringoda wrote 18 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 24% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $5.08 per fill, versus $21.39 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
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 California prescribers
Dr. Kiringoda wrote 15 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 28% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $4.00 per fill, versus $12.66 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
Meclizine is an antihistamine that is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kiringoda wrote 13 prescriptions for Meclizine Hcl, about 36% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $15.35 per fill, versus $7.01 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
This ear drop is used to treat outer ear infections caused by bacteria (also known as swimmer's ear).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kiringoda wrote 13 prescriptions for Neomycin-Polymyxin-Hc, about 62% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $59.65 per fill, versus $49.70 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 California prescribers
Dr. Kiringoda wrote 11 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $7.50 per fill, versus $9.18 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. Kiringoda’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Kiringoda prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Kiringoda's most prescribed medications were Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone (62), Ofloxacin (33) and Ondansetron Odt (28).
How does Dr. Kiringoda's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 12 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Kiringoda prescribes 1 more often than the typical California prescriber, 1 about as often and 10 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Kiringoda 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 California 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.
