KRISTIN FORKAPA DO
Prescription History 1093378044
Family Medicine in Coventry Township, OH
What does Dr. Forkapa prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Forkapa wrote 1,068 Medicare prescriptions for 40 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 90 prescriptions for 48 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. Forkapa prescribes.
Medications 40 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 Ohio prescribers.
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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Forkapa wrote 90 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 40% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (224). Medicare paid $11.69 per fill, versus $9.54 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Forkapa wrote 68 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (154). Medicare paid $4.64 per fill, versus $5.34 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Forkapa wrote 68 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (135). Medicare paid $7.75 per fill, versus $5.77 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Forkapa wrote 58 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $2.17 per fill, versus $4.02 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Forkapa wrote 52 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 30% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (173). Medicare paid $6.76 per fill, versus $9.60 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Forkapa wrote 45 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $3.93 per fill, versus $3.46 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Forkapa wrote 37 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 40% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $14.53 per fill, versus $13.02 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Forkapa wrote 36 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 31% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (117). Medicare paid $5.56 per fill, versus $8.81 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Forkapa wrote 36 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 37% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $5.11 per fill, versus $6.67 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Forkapa wrote 35 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 34% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (104). Medicare paid $17.36 per fill, versus $14.20 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
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Forkapa wrote 33 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 87% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $6.11 per fill, versus $6.22 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Forkapa wrote 31 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 41% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $26.78 per fill, versus $26.98 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 treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Forkapa wrote 29 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $13.10 per fill, versus $10.69 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
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Forkapa wrote 27 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 27% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $841.18 per fill, versus $838.29 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Forkapa wrote 26 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 28% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $5.26 per fill, versus $4.55 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Forkapa wrote 25 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 22% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (112). Medicare paid $20.32 per fill, versus $11.28 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
Pravastatin 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Forkapa wrote 23 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $8.26 per fill, versus $11.73 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Forkapa wrote 23 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 60% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $14.71 per fill, versus $20.83 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Forkapa wrote 21 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 28% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $12.16 per fill, versus $8.44 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 a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Forkapa wrote 20 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 16% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $5.27 per fill, versus $13.28 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Forkapa wrote 20 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 24% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $5.89 per fill, versus $6.29 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Forkapa wrote 20 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 25% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $5.78 per fill, versus $8.69 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Forkapa wrote 19 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 20% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $37.60 per fill, versus $13.87 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Forkapa wrote 18 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 35% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $2.33 per fill, versus $3.48 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
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Forkapa wrote 15 prescriptions for Glipizide Er, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $12.38 per fill, versus $11.89 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Forkapa wrote 14 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 31% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $42.12 per fill, versus $22.68 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Forkapa wrote 14 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 30% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $7.50 per fill, versus $24.08 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Forkapa wrote 14 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 25% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $15.68 per fill, versus $11.31 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Forkapa wrote 14 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 27% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $12.79 per fill, versus $13.37 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Forkapa wrote 14 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 26% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $788.17 per fill, versus $991.08 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Forkapa wrote 14 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 23% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $12.53 per fill, versus $10.34 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
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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Forkapa wrote 14 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 13% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (107). Medicare paid $12.50 per fill, versus $13.17 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 muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Forkapa wrote 14 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 27% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $6.14 per fill, versus $10.35 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
Simvastatin 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Forkapa wrote 13 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 17% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $8.27 per fill, versus $7.25 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Forkapa wrote 12 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 19% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $4.41 per fill, versus $8.76 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Forkapa wrote 12 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 22% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $1.50 per fill, versus $8.13 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Forkapa wrote 11 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 32% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $4.04 per fill, versus $4.95 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Forkapa wrote 11 prescriptions for Fluticasone-Salmeterol, about 40% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $87.53 per fill, versus $134.79 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
Glimepiride is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Forkapa wrote 11 prescriptions for Glimepiride, about 22% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $9.09 per fill, versus $8.06 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Forkapa wrote 11 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 20% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $1,219.82 per fill, versus $1,253.97 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. Forkapa’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Forkapa prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Forkapa's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (90), Amlodipine Besylate (68) and Lisinopril (68).
How does Dr. Forkapa's prescribing compare with other Ohio prescribers?
Of the 40 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Forkapa prescribes 2 about as often than the typical Ohio prescriber and 38 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Forkapa 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 Ohio 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.
