DR. STEPHEN ALEXANDER KOPLIN M.D.
Prescription History 1013201250
Internal Medicine in Portsmouth, VA
What does Dr. Koplin prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Koplin wrote 88 Medicare prescriptions for 7 medications. The most prescribed was Tramadol Hcl, with 16 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. Koplin prescribes.
Medications 7 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 Virginia prescribers.
What it is used for
See also Warning section.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Koplin wrote 16 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 32% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $10.50 per fill, versus $7.14 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
Rosuvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Koplin wrote 14 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 13% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (107). Medicare paid $11.65 per fill, versus $12.97 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
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Koplin wrote 12 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 7% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (175). Medicare paid $9.06 per fill, versus $9.39 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Koplin wrote 12 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 9% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $8.46 per fill, versus $10.42 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 depression.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Koplin wrote 12 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 19% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $9.26 per fill, versus $8.61 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Koplin wrote 11 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 8% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (141). Medicare paid $3.26 per fill, versus $5.81 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Koplin wrote 11 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 23% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $1.41 per fill, versus $4.45 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. Koplin’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Koplin prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Koplin's most prescribed medications were Tramadol Hcl (16), Rosuvastatin Calcium (14) and Atorvastatin Calcium (12).
How does Dr. Koplin's prescribing compare with other Virginia prescribers?
Of the 7 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Koplin prescribes 7 less often than the typical Virginia prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Koplin 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 Virginia 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.
