GAUTAM KAKADE MD
Prescription History 1992777049
Orthopaedic Surgery in Clarion, IA
What does Dr. Kakade prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Kakade wrote 251 Medicare prescriptions for 8 medications. The most prescribed was Amoxicillin, with 88 prescriptions for 57 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. Kakade prescribes.
Medications 8 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 Iowa prescribers.
What it is used for
Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Kakade wrote 88 prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $1.09 per fill, versus $2.12 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 Iowa prescribers
Dr. Kakade wrote 39 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 63% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $4.63 per fill, versus $18.57 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Kakade wrote 39 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 61% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $1.61 per fill, versus $6.98 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 Iowa prescribers
Dr. Kakade wrote 23 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 62% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $2.83 per fill, versus $12.11 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
Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Kakade wrote 22 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about 81% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $7.10 per fill, versus $7.73 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Kakade wrote 15 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 16% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $1.29 per fill, versus $16.77 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 Iowa prescribers
Dr. Kakade wrote 14 prescriptions for Cefadroxil, about 37% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $7.96 per fill, versus $14.50 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
Clindamycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Kakade wrote 11 prescriptions for Clindamycin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $1.03 per fill, versus $5.35 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. Kakade’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Kakade prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Kakade's most prescribed medications were Amoxicillin (88), Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (39) and Tramadol Hcl (39).
How does Dr. Kakade's prescribing compare with other Iowa prescribers?
Of the 8 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Kakade prescribes 1 more often than the typical Iowa prescriber, 1 about as often and 6 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Kakade 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 Iowa 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.
