PAUL K. KIM MD
Prescription History 1104088715
Internal Medicine in Phoenix, AZ
What does Dr. Kim prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Kim wrote 669 Medicare prescriptions for 26 medications. The most prescribed was Naloxone Hcl, with 54 prescriptions for 53 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. Kim prescribes.
Medications 26 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 Arizona prescribers.
What it is used for
Naloxone is used for the emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 54 prescriptions for Naloxone Hcl, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $63.48 per fill, versus $59.27 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
Cefdinir is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 52 prescriptions for Cefdinir, about 2 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $9.27 per fill, versus $15.97 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 42 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 71% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $3.03 per fill, versus $6.97 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
This medication is used to relieve chest pain (angina) in people that have a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 36 prescriptions for Nitroglycerin, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $9.66 per fill, versus $14.48 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
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 33 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $5.15 per fill, versus $15.46 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
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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 33 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 74% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $6.29 per fill, versus $3.99 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 32 prescriptions for Furosemide, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $2.70 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.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 32 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $8.89 per fill, versus $21.26 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
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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 31 prescriptions for Eliquis, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $591.68 per fill, versus $1,048.21 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 29 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $26.63 per fill, versus $28.74 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
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 27 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 89% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $16.91 per fill, versus $27.57 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
This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 23 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 90% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $17.27 per fill, versus $16.21 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 22 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 13% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (171). Medicare paid $4.83 per fill, versus $9.86 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 22 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 18% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (120). Medicare paid $3.43 per fill, versus $7.16 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 22 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $1.89 per fill, versus $7.86 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 20 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $6.22 per fill, versus $5.15 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 19 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 17% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (115). Medicare paid $3.32 per fill, versus $9.93 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
This medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as recurrent ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 18 prescriptions for Amiodarone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $14.24 per fill, versus $24.34 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
Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 18 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 33% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $5.98 per fill, versus $12.37 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
Levofloxacin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 17 prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about 71% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $2.75 per fill, versus $5.62 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 17 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 19% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $4.08 per fill, versus $13.58 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 17 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 25% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $9.43 per fill, versus $13.27 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 15 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 26% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $6.24 per fill, versus $9.25 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 14 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 12% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (121). Medicare paid $5.56 per fill, versus $6.45 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 a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 13 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 40% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $3.72 per fill, versus $13.36 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 mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 11 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 23% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $7.23 per fill, versus $19.22 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. Kim’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Kim prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Kim's most prescribed medications were Naloxone Hcl (54), Cefdinir (52) and Metoprolol Tartrate (42).
How does Dr. Kim's prescribing compare with other Arizona prescribers?
Of the 26 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Kim prescribes 2 more often than the typical Arizona prescriber, 3 about as often and 21 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. 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 Arizona 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.
