KWANG HYUN KIM APN
Prescription History 1093329021
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Aurora, CO
What does Kwang Kim prescribe?
In 2024, Kwang Kim wrote 1,460 Medicare prescriptions for 33 medications. The most prescribed was Buspirone Hcl, with 119 prescriptions for 14 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 Kwang Kim prescribes.
Medications 33 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 Colorado prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Kwang Kim wrote 119 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 4 times as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $9.60 per fill, versus $16.84 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Kwang Kim wrote 110 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 2.6 times as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $6.63 per fill, versus $22.40 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Kwang Kim wrote 103 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 2.3 times as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $5.04 per fill, versus $11.45 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Kwang Kim wrote 100 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 3.1 times as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $13.78 per fill, versus $28.52 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 Colorado prescribers
Kwang Kim wrote 90 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $6.51 per fill, versus $9.94 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
Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Kwang Kim wrote 77 prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $7.63 per fill, versus $18.02 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Kwang Kim wrote 68 prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $9.21 per fill, versus $54.74 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Kwang Kim wrote 64 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $10.73 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Kwang Kim wrote 59 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $10.68 per fill, versus $26.79 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
Prazosin is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Kwang Kim wrote 58 prescriptions for Prazosin Hcl, about 2 times as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $14.46 per fill, versus $20.52 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 Colorado prescribers
Kwang Kim wrote 55 prescriptions for Bupropion Hcl, about 3.2 times as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $13.77 per fill, versus $24.79 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Kwang Kim wrote 55 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $3.59 per fill, versus $12.38 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Kwang Kim wrote 51 prescriptions for Lurasidone Hcl, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $121.55 per fill, versus $170.71 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 medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Kwang Kim wrote 43 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $13.54 per fill, versus $27.48 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Kwang Kim wrote 36 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $8.35 per fill, versus $9.35 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Kwang Kim wrote 35 prescriptions for Olanzapine, about 82% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $17.49 per fill, versus $27.01 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Kwang Kim wrote 34 prescriptions for Haloperidol, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $18.33 per fill, versus $28.50 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Kwang Kim wrote 32 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about half as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $7.56 per fill, versus $19.34 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
Benztropine is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or involuntary movements due to the side effects of certain psychiatric drugs (antipsychotics such as chlorpromazine/haloperidol).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Kwang Kim wrote 27 prescriptions for Benztropine Mesylate, about 67% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $10.88 per fill, versus $13.00 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 treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Kwang Kim wrote 26 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $24.57 per fill, versus $39.15 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 depression.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Kwang Kim wrote 24 prescriptions for Bupropion Hcl Sr, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $19.96 per fill, versus $22.65 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 certain sleep problem (insomnia).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Kwang Kim wrote 24 prescriptions for Temazepam, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $5.31 per fill, versus $14.79 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Kwang Kim wrote 23 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $14.70 per fill, versus $17.25 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 treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Kwang Kim wrote 21 prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine, about 89% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $43.03 per fill, versus $33.25 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 anxiety.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Kwang Kim wrote 18 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about half as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $0.86 per fill, versus $6.80 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 attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Kwang Kim wrote 18 prescriptions for Methylphenidate Er, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (15). Medicare paid $88.50 per fill, versus $74.26 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
Carbamazepine is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Kwang Kim wrote 16 prescriptions for Carbamazepine, about 82% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $55.22 per fill, versus $54.12 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 treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Kwang Kim wrote 15 prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine-Amphet Er, about 78% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $54.13 per fill, versus $56.15 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Kwang Kim wrote 13 prescriptions for Latuda, about as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (12). Medicare paid $1,250.86 per fill, versus $1,771.01 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 obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Kwang Kim wrote 12 prescriptions for Fluvoxamine Maleate, about half as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $22.90 per fill, versus $43.96 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 manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Kwang Kim wrote 12 prescriptions for Lithium Carbonate, about half as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $5.78 per fill, versus $11.04 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
This medication is used to treat manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Kwang Kim wrote 11 prescriptions for Lithium Carbonate Er, about 41% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $15.69 per fill, versus $18.16 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 Colorado prescribers
Kwang Kim wrote 11 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 32% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $8.61 per fill, versus $21.04 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Kwang Kim’s prescriptions
What does Kwang Kim prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Kwang Kim's most prescribed medications were Buspirone Hcl (119), Quetiapine Fumarate (110) and Sertraline Hcl (103).
How does Kwang Kim's prescribing compare with other Colorado prescribers?
Of the 33 medications with a state comparison, Kwang Kim prescribes 15 more often than the typical Colorado prescriber, 11 about as often and 7 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Kwang Kim 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 Colorado 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.
