TUNAY KURU MD
Prescription History 1063411221
Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine in Washington, DC
What does Dr. Kuru prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Kuru wrote 191 Medicare prescriptions for 7 medications. The most prescribed was Tyvaso Dpi (treprostinil), with 44 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. Kuru 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 District of Columbia prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a type of high blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary arterial hypertension).
Compared with District of Columbia prescribers
Fewer than five District of Columbia prescribers wrote this medication, so there is no state comparison.
What it is used for
Sildenafil is used to treat male sexual function problems (impotence or erectile dysfunction-ED).
Compared with District of Columbia prescribers
Dr. Kuru wrote 36 prescriptions for Sildenafil Citrate, about 1.9 times as often as the typical District of Columbia prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $617.33 per fill, versus $154.45 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
Macitentan is used to treat high blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary arterial hypertension).
Compared with District of Columbia prescribers
Dr. Kuru wrote 34 prescriptions for Opsumit, about half as often as the typical District of Columbia prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $12,466.23 per fill, versus $12,866.47 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
Selexipag is used to treat high blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary arterial hypertension-PAH).
Compared with District of Columbia prescribers
Dr. Kuru wrote 28 prescriptions for Uptravi, about 37% as often as the typical District of Columbia prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $13,075.85 per fill, versus $21,741.42 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
Ambrisentan is used to treat high blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary arterial hypertension).
Compared with District of Columbia prescribers
Dr. Kuru wrote 22 prescriptions for Ambrisentan, about 63% as often as the typical District of Columbia prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $1,621.32 per fill, versus $3,130.47 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 District of Columbia prescribers
Dr. Kuru wrote 14 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 29% as often as the typical District of Columbia prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $8.02 per fill, versus $5.93 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 District of Columbia prescribers
Dr. Kuru wrote 13 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 34% as often as the typical District of Columbia prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $47.17 per fill, versus $19.13 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. Kuru’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Kuru prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Kuru's most prescribed medications were Tyvaso Dpi (44), Sildenafil Citrate (36) and Opsumit (34).
How does Dr. Kuru's prescribing compare with other District of Columbia prescribers?
Of the 6 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Kuru prescribes 1 more often than the typical District of Columbia prescriber and 5 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Kuru 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 District of Columbia 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.
