DR. KELLEN T GALSTER MD
Prescription History 1982966735
Emergency Medicine in Las Vegas, NV
What does Dr. Galster prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Galster wrote 245 Medicare prescriptions for 13 medications. The most prescribed was Cefpodoxime Proxetil, with 36 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. Galster 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 Nevada prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Dr. Galster wrote 36 prescriptions for Cefpodoxime Proxetil, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $24.45 per fill, versus $45.37 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
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 Nevada prescribers
Dr. Galster wrote 34 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $7.02 per fill, versus $14.92 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 Nevada prescribers
Dr. Galster wrote 24 prescriptions for Prednisone, about half as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $6.98 per fill, versus $3.85 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, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Dr. Galster wrote 22 prescriptions for Doxycycline Monohydrate, about 67% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $11.39 per fill, versus $16.23 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
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Dr. Galster wrote 18 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 29% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $16.23 per fill, versus $31.05 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
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 Nevada prescribers
Dr. Galster wrote 18 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 38% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $7.35 per fill, versus $12.63 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Dr. Galster wrote 17 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 61% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $8.80 per fill, versus $7.61 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 Nevada prescribers
Dr. Galster wrote 14 prescriptions for Dexamethasone, about half as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $10.36 per fill, versus $12.33 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Dr. Galster wrote 13 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about 42% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $7.72 per fill, versus $5.71 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 combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Dr. Galster wrote 13 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 15% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (89). Medicare paid $7.44 per fill, versus $22.36 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 Nevada prescribers
Dr. Galster wrote 13 prescriptions for Meclizine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $18.66 per fill, versus $10.00 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 used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Dr. Galster wrote 12 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 16% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $7.52 per fill, versus $18.13 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Dr. Galster wrote 11 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 14% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (79). Medicare paid $9.61 per fill, versus $13.92 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. Galster’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Galster prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Galster's most prescribed medications were Cefpodoxime Proxetil (36), Ondansetron Odt (34) and Prednisone (24).
How does Dr. Galster's prescribing compare with other Nevada prescribers?
Of the 13 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Galster prescribes 2 more often than the typical Nevada prescriber and 11 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Galster 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 Nevada 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.
