KRISHANNA TAKEMOTO-GENTILE M.D.
Prescription History 1124435821
Family Medicine in Honolulu, HI
What does Dr. Takemoto-Gentile prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Takemoto-Gentile wrote 1,060 Medicare prescriptions for 37 medications. The most prescribed was Losartan Potassium, with 97 prescriptions for 29 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. Takemoto-Gentile prescribes.
Medications 37 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 Hawaii prescribers.
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 Hawaii prescribers
Dr. Takemoto-Gentile wrote 97 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 68% as often as the typical Hawaii prescriber of it (143). Medicare paid $13.41 per fill, versus $14.03 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 Hawaii prescribers
Dr. Takemoto-Gentile wrote 79 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 82% as often as the typical Hawaii prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $5.99 per fill, versus $9.22 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Hawaii prescribers
Dr. Takemoto-Gentile wrote 77 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about half as often as the typical Hawaii prescriber of it (139). Medicare paid $11.68 per fill, versus $11.03 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 Hawaii prescribers
Dr. Takemoto-Gentile wrote 55 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 66% as often as the typical Hawaii prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $10.19 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
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 Hawaii prescribers
Dr. Takemoto-Gentile wrote 51 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 25% as often as the typical Hawaii prescriber of it (208). Medicare paid $27.31 per fill, versus $20.05 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 Hawaii prescribers
Dr. Takemoto-Gentile wrote 44 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 62% as often as the typical Hawaii prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $20.81 per fill, versus $17.23 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Hawaii prescribers
Dr. Takemoto-Gentile wrote 40 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about half as often as the typical Hawaii prescriber of it (85). Medicare paid $14.18 per fill, versus $17.36 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
Progesterone is a type of hormone (progestin).
Compared with Hawaii prescribers
Dr. Takemoto-Gentile wrote 39 prescriptions for Progesterone, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Hawaii prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $106.93 per fill, versus $55.69 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Hawaii prescribers
Dr. Takemoto-Gentile wrote 38 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about as often as the typical Hawaii prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $7.18 per fill, versus $8.84 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
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Hawaii prescribers
Dr. Takemoto-Gentile wrote 35 prescriptions for Valsartan, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Hawaii prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $34.10 per fill, versus $36.94 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
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 Hawaii prescribers
Dr. Takemoto-Gentile wrote 28 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 32% as often as the typical Hawaii prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $36.16 per fill, versus $33.22 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
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 Hawaii prescribers
Dr. Takemoto-Gentile wrote 27 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about half as often as the typical Hawaii prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $15.15 per fill, versus $17.77 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Hawaii prescribers
Dr. Takemoto-Gentile wrote 27 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical Hawaii prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $2.13 per fill, versus $6.07 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
Liothyronine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Hawaii prescribers
Dr. Takemoto-Gentile wrote 27 prescriptions for Liothyronine Sodium, about 86% as often as the typical Hawaii prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $39.95 per fill, versus $45.55 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Hawaii prescribers
Dr. Takemoto-Gentile wrote 27 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 64% as often as the typical Hawaii prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $12.97 per fill, versus $12.21 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
Thyroid hormone is used to treat underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Hawaii prescribers
Dr. Takemoto-Gentile wrote 25 prescriptions for Armour Thyroid, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Hawaii prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $118.73 per fill, versus $108.72 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 Hawaii prescribers
Dr. Takemoto-Gentile wrote 25 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 68% as often as the typical Hawaii prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $22.73 per fill, versus $16.92 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 Hawaii prescribers
Dr. Takemoto-Gentile wrote 23 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 28% as often as the typical Hawaii prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $6.90 per fill, versus $9.49 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 Hawaii prescribers
Dr. Takemoto-Gentile wrote 23 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 65% as often as the typical Hawaii prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $28.35 per fill, versus $8.15 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
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 Hawaii prescribers
Dr. Takemoto-Gentile wrote 21 prescriptions for Furosemide, about half as often as the typical Hawaii prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $10.97 per fill, versus $6.37 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
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Hawaii prescribers
Dr. Takemoto-Gentile wrote 20 prescriptions for Glipizide Er, about half as often as the typical Hawaii prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $16.22 per fill, versus $18.06 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Hawaii prescribers
Dr. Takemoto-Gentile wrote 20 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about half as often as the typical Hawaii prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $18.22 per fill, versus $18.60 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Hawaii prescribers
Dr. Takemoto-Gentile wrote 18 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 35% as often as the typical Hawaii prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $2,494.20 per fill, versus $1,508.95 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with Hawaii prescribers
Dr. Takemoto-Gentile wrote 17 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about half as often as the typical Hawaii prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $15.51 per fill, versus $8.38 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Hawaii prescribers
Dr. Takemoto-Gentile wrote 17 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about half as often as the typical Hawaii prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $44.59 per fill, versus $24.80 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
Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with Hawaii prescribers
Dr. Takemoto-Gentile wrote 17 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about 87% as often as the typical Hawaii prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $38.22 per fill, versus $41.22 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Hawaii prescribers
Dr. Takemoto-Gentile wrote 16 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 28% as often as the typical Hawaii prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $16.74 per fill, versus $23.28 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
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 Hawaii prescribers
Dr. Takemoto-Gentile wrote 16 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about 68% as often as the typical Hawaii prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $16.79 per fill, versus $10.55 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
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 Hawaii prescribers
Dr. Takemoto-Gentile wrote 14 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 31% as often as the typical Hawaii prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $33.47 per fill, versus $24.13 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
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Hawaii prescribers
Dr. Takemoto-Gentile wrote 14 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about half as often as the typical Hawaii prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $30.19 per fill, versus $26.58 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Hawaii prescribers
Dr. Takemoto-Gentile wrote 13 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 24% as often as the typical Hawaii prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $22.98 per fill, versus $19.13 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
This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Hawaii prescribers
Dr. Takemoto-Gentile wrote 13 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about half as often as the typical Hawaii prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $4.42 per fill, versus $6.19 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Hawaii prescribers
Dr. Takemoto-Gentile wrote 12 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 20% as often as the typical Hawaii prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $16.54 per fill, versus $12.13 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Hawaii prescribers
Dr. Takemoto-Gentile wrote 12 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 31% as often as the typical Hawaii prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $12.14 per fill, versus $11.43 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Hawaii prescribers
Dr. Takemoto-Gentile wrote 11 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 25% as often as the typical Hawaii prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $5.39 per fill, versus $15.36 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Hawaii prescribers
Dr. Takemoto-Gentile wrote 11 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Hawaii prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $52.33 per fill, versus $23.81 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Hawaii prescribers
Dr. Takemoto-Gentile wrote 11 prescriptions for Synthroid, about 39% as often as the typical Hawaii prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $97.46 per fill, versus $48.42 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. Takemoto-Gentile’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Takemoto-Gentile prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Takemoto-Gentile's most prescribed medications were Losartan Potassium (97), Levothyroxine Sodium (79) and Amlodipine Besylate (77).
How does Dr. Takemoto-Gentile's prescribing compare with other Hawaii prescribers?
Of the 37 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Takemoto-Gentile prescribes 2 more often than the typical Hawaii prescriber, 5 about as often and 30 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Takemoto-Gentile 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 Hawaii 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.
