KIRAN KUMAR CHINTAM MD
Prescription History 1982930285
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Columbus, IN
What does Dr. Chintam prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Chintam wrote 3,177 Medicare prescriptions for 39 medications. The most prescribed was Losartan Potassium, with 425 prescriptions for 133 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. Chintam prescribes.
Medications 39 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 Indiana prescribers.
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 Indiana prescribers
Dr. Chintam wrote 425 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 3.6 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (118). Medicare paid $8.35 per fill, versus $8.08 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Chintam wrote 341 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (162). Medicare paid $7.15 per fill, versus $5.38 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Chintam wrote 335 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (132). Medicare paid $6.07 per fill, versus $5.63 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
Torsemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Chintam wrote 258 prescriptions for Torsemide, about 5 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $19.73 per fill, versus $17.86 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Chintam wrote 163 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 3.8 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $8.30 per fill, versus $12.45 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
Doxazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Chintam wrote 158 prescriptions for Doxazosin Mesylate, about 5.5 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $14.56 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
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 Indiana prescribers
Dr. Chintam wrote 157 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $5.48 per fill, versus $4.55 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 Indiana prescribers
Dr. Chintam wrote 153 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $7.12 per fill, versus $7.58 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Chintam wrote 145 prescriptions for Farxiga, about 3.4 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $1,100.65 per fill, versus $915.66 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Chintam wrote 115 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $10.03 per fill, versus $8.00 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Chintam wrote 89 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $10.08 per fill, versus $19.91 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Chintam wrote 77 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 76% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (102). Medicare paid $17.35 per fill, versus $13.15 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 Indiana prescribers
Dr. Chintam wrote 75 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $3.22 per fill, versus $3.70 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Chintam wrote 62 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about half as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (129). Medicare paid $15.61 per fill, versus $11.91 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 Indiana prescribers
Dr. Chintam wrote 59 prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about 2 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $10.62 per fill, versus $14.53 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 Indiana prescribers
Dr. Chintam wrote 56 prescriptions for Jardiance, about as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $1,219.40 per fill, versus $1,017.54 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 levels of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Chintam wrote 49 prescriptions for Lokelma, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $765.39 per fill, versus $625.71 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Chintam wrote 39 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 69% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $7.94 per fill, versus $8.17 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
Calcitriol is a man-made active form of vitamin D.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Chintam wrote 35 prescriptions for Calcitriol, about 71% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $5.61 per fill, versus $15.60 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
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Chintam wrote 33 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $29.42 per fill, versus $25.43 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Chintam wrote 31 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 41% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $3.82 per fill, versus $5.84 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
Sevelamer is used to lower high blood phosphorus (phosphate) levels in patients who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Chintam wrote 31 prescriptions for Sevelamer Carbonate, about 76% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $80.99 per fill, versus $164.28 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
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Chintam wrote 29 prescriptions for Valsartan, about 75% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $11.37 per fill, versus $23.27 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
Calcium acetate is used to prevent high blood phosphate levels in patients who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Chintam wrote 22 prescriptions for Calcium Acetate, about 88% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $104.76 per fill, versus $60.44 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
Olmesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Chintam wrote 22 prescriptions for Olmesartan Medoxomil, about 71% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $15.91 per fill, versus $16.09 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 for certain patients who have symptoms of low blood pressure when standing.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Chintam wrote 20 prescriptions for Midodrine Hcl, about 60% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $65.59 per fill, versus $74.51 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 Indiana prescribers
Dr. Chintam wrote 19 prescriptions for Klor-Con M20, about 84% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $25.61 per fill, versus $18.14 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
This medication contains 2 amide-type local anesthetics, lidocaine and prilocaine.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Chintam wrote 19 prescriptions for Lidocaine-Prilocaine, about 73% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $15.89 per fill, versus $16.09 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
Benazepril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Chintam wrote 18 prescriptions for Benazepril Hcl, about 78% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $20.17 per fill, versus $8.06 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 alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Chintam wrote 18 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about 62% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $2.43 per fill, versus $6.27 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Chintam wrote 18 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about half as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $20.42 per fill, versus $26.62 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
Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Chintam wrote 16 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate, about as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $33.45 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 a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Chintam wrote 15 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about half as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $3.69 per fill, versus $7.37 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
Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Chintam wrote 15 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about 27% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $11.38 per fill, versus $10.73 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
This medication is used to make the urine less acidic.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Chintam wrote 13 prescriptions for Potassium Citrate Er, about half as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $61.92 per fill, versus $103.28 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 a high level of potassium in your blood.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Chintam wrote 13 prescriptions for Veltassa, about half as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $736.04 per fill, versus $962.05 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
Finerenone is used by people with type 2 diabetes and kidney disease to lower the risk of dialysis, death from heart disease, heart attacks, and the need to go to the hospital for heart failure.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Chintam wrote 12 prescriptions for Kerendia, about 33% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $1,082.34 per fill, versus $989.03 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Chintam wrote 11 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 30% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $9.00 per fill, versus $10.04 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
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 Indiana prescribers
Dr. Chintam wrote 11 prescriptions for Metolazone, about half as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $8.54 per fill, versus $17.80 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. Chintam’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Chintam prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Chintam's most prescribed medications were Losartan Potassium (425), Amlodipine Besylate (341) and Lisinopril (335).
How does Dr. Chintam's prescribing compare with other Indiana prescribers?
Of the 39 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Chintam prescribes 12 more often than the typical Indiana prescriber, 11 about as often and 16 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Chintam 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 Indiana 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.
