KATHERINE MAY RUNKEL MD
Prescription History 1104282953
Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine in Portland, OR
What does Dr. Runkel prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Runkel wrote 284 Medicare prescriptions for 13 medications. The most prescribed was Levothyroxine Sodium, with 55 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. Runkel prescribes.
Medications 13 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 Oregon prescribers.
What it is used for
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Dr. Runkel wrote 55 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about half as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (130). Medicare paid $7.27 per fill, versus $12.22 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
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 Oregon prescribers
Dr. Runkel wrote 38 prescriptions for Eliquis, about half as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $622.41 per fill, versus $1,003.37 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Dr. Runkel wrote 27 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 25% as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (109). Medicare paid $4.36 per fill, versus $8.23 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 Oregon prescribers
Dr. Runkel wrote 27 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 16% as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (168). Medicare paid $9.13 per fill, versus $12.77 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 Oregon prescribers
Dr. Runkel wrote 21 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about half as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $8.97 per fill, versus $13.34 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Dr. Runkel wrote 17 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 16% as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (107). Medicare paid $8.53 per fill, versus $11.59 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 Oregon prescribers
Dr. Runkel wrote 16 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 19% as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $21.39 per fill, versus $15.87 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
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Dr. Runkel wrote 16 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 30% as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $6.49 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Dr. Runkel wrote 15 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 21% as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $9.64 per fill, versus $17.43 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Dr. Runkel wrote 14 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 30% as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $7.26 per fill, versus $10.71 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
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 Oregon prescribers
Dr. Runkel wrote 14 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 18% as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (79). Medicare paid $8.66 per fill, versus $16.28 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Dr. Runkel wrote 12 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 28% as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $1,574.51 per fill, versus $999.12 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 a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Dr. Runkel wrote 12 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 13% as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $16.59 per fill, versus $15.56 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. Runkel’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Runkel prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Runkel's most prescribed medications were Levothyroxine Sodium (55), Eliquis (38) and Amlodipine Besylate (27).
How does Dr. Runkel's prescribing compare with other Oregon prescribers?
Of the 13 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Runkel prescribes 13 less often than the typical Oregon prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Runkel 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 Oregon 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.
