RACHEL ELIZABETH KISHTON MD
Prescription History 1104245331
Family Medicine in Philadelphia, PA
What does Dr. Kishton prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Kishton wrote 611 Medicare prescriptions for 21 medications. The most prescribed was Quetiapine Fumarate, with 119 prescriptions for 13 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. Kishton prescribes.
Medications 21 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 Pennsylvania prescribers.
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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Kishton wrote 119 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $14.89 per fill, versus $15.84 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 depression.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Kishton wrote 59 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $9.76 per fill, versus $17.20 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Kishton wrote 45 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 83% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $9.91 per fill, versus $7.62 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 used to treat depression.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Kishton wrote 39 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $6.65 per fill, versus $8.85 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Kishton wrote 37 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $24.20 per fill, versus $25.57 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Kishton wrote 32 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $4.45 per fill, versus $5.46 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
Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Kishton wrote 30 prescriptions for Topiramate, about 81% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $7.45 per fill, versus $13.08 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
This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Kishton wrote 28 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $3.47 per fill, versus $7.12 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 medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Kishton wrote 26 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 39% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $5.54 per fill, versus $12.00 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, mental/mood conditions (such as manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Kishton wrote 25 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium Er, about 65% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $6.31 per fill, versus $49.38 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 depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Kishton wrote 24 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $3.80 per fill, versus $20.33 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 anxiety.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Kishton wrote 21 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 35% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $4.85 per fill, versus $6.77 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Kishton wrote 20 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 32% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $11.73 per fill, versus $23.41 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Kishton wrote 18 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 41% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $15.74 per fill, versus $11.98 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 anxiety.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Kishton wrote 14 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 26% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $6.36 per fill, versus $13.30 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Kishton wrote 13 prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about 26% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $33.45 per fill, versus $62.65 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Kishton wrote 13 prescriptions for Doxepin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $24.07 per fill, versus $42.26 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Kishton wrote 13 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 13% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $4.77 per fill, versus $14.77 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Kishton wrote 13 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Pamoate, about 38% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $11.69 per fill, versus $11.62 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
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Kishton wrote 11 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about 20% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $57.72 per fill, versus $32.51 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Kishton wrote 11 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 13% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $6.85 per fill, versus $10.05 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. Kishton’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Kishton prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Kishton's most prescribed medications were Quetiapine Fumarate (119), Mirtazapine (59) and Clonazepam (45).
How does Dr. Kishton's prescribing compare with other Pennsylvania prescribers?
Of the 21 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Kishton prescribes 1 more often than the typical Pennsylvania prescriber, 5 about as often and 15 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Kishton 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 Pennsylvania 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.
