DR. JAMES W KAEHR MD
Prescription History 1184659708
Family Medicine in London, OH
What does Dr. Kaehr prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Kaehr wrote 11,374 Medicare prescriptions for 163 medications. The most prescribed was Amlodipine Besylate, with 743 prescriptions for 173 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. Kaehr prescribes.
Medications 163 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 743 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 4.8 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (154). Medicare paid $5.73 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
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. Kaehr wrote 525 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 2.3 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (224). Medicare paid $10.09 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 473 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 2.7 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (173). Medicare paid $7.44 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 370 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 2.7 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (135). Medicare paid $4.60 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 325 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 4.2 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $3.34 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 306 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 2.9 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (104). Medicare paid $15.89 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 274 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (112). Medicare paid $15.48 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 245 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 2 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $12.31 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
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. Kaehr wrote 238 prescriptions for Glipizide, about 6.8 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $8.68 per fill, versus $8.33 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
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. Kaehr wrote 223 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $712.35 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
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. Kaehr wrote 218 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (117). Medicare paid $8.15 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
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. Kaehr wrote 208 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 2.3 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $5.61 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 207 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $6.92 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 198 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $14.67 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 193 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 2.6 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $24.27 per fill, versus $20.26 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
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. Kaehr wrote 192 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 2.6 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $6.72 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 187 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 5.4 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $3.71 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
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. Kaehr wrote 170 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $7.41 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
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. Kaehr wrote 166 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 3 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $15.36 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 151 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $16.63 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
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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 133 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 2 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $8.43 per fill, versus $10.49 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
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. Kaehr wrote 128 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $9.28 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
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. Kaehr wrote 123 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $2.93 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
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. Kaehr wrote 123 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (107). Medicare paid $7.75 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
Fenofibrate 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. Kaehr wrote 115 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about 4.4 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $40.08 per fill, versus $22.10 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. Kaehr wrote 115 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $6.70 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
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. Kaehr wrote 112 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $29.27 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 and prevent ulcers in the intestines.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 110 prescriptions for Sucralfate, about 3.5 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $46.24 per fill, versus $51.10 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 109 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $18.78 per fill, versus $14.52 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. Kaehr wrote 106 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $4.40 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 105 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $10.89 per fill, versus $8.74 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 102 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $4.93 per fill, versus $7.38 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, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 99 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $8.32 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 96 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $4.57 per fill, versus $6.54 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 95 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $7.90 per fill, versus $6.65 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
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. Kaehr wrote 94 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 2 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $20.78 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 91 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 2.8 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $9.56 per fill, versus $6.69 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 91 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $6.26 per fill, versus $12.62 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
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. Kaehr wrote 89 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $974.79 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
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. Kaehr wrote 89 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $13.52 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).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 86 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $10.20 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
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. Kaehr wrote 72 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $13.28 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 69 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $14.65 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
This medication is used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 69 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $7.81 per fill, versus $8.53 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 68 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $199.36 per fill, versus $121.60 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 68 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $1,089.34 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.
What it is used for
This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 67 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $4.00 per fill, versus $5.02 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 66 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $8.46 per fill, versus $8.34 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
Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 65 prescriptions for Januvia, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $1,089.92 per fill, versus $890.76 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
Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 64 prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $3.02 per fill, versus $2.25 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 64 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $6.91 per fill, versus $6.44 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 59 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $7.67 per fill, versus $6.66 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
Nadolol is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 59 prescriptions for Nadolol, about 3.3 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $29.74 per fill, versus $47.13 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 muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 59 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $18.06 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
Terazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 56 prescriptions for Terazosin Hcl, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $20.79 per fill, versus $16.55 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 combination medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 55 prescriptions for Carbidopa-Levodopa, about 76% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $10.15 per fill, versus $30.25 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 55 prescriptions for Paroxetine Hcl, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $10.98 per fill, versus $12.42 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 55 prescriptions for Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $12.56 per fill, versus $7.49 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
Esomeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 54 prescriptions for Esomeprazole Magnesium, about 2 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $16.86 per fill, versus $41.67 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
This medication is an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 52 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $20.96 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
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. Kaehr wrote 51 prescriptions for Glipizide Er, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $24.69 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 48 prescriptions for Basaglar Kwikpen U-100, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $709.80 per fill, versus $355.27 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 48 prescriptions for Synthroid, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $53.31 per fill, versus $45.82 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 46 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 83% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $11.08 per fill, versus $12.43 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
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 46 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 69% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $6.62 per fill, versus $15.79 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
Pioglitazone is a diabetes drug (thiazolidinedione-type, also called "glitazones") used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 45 prescriptions for Pioglitazone Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $6.36 per fill, versus $11.71 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 44 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $13.63 per fill, versus $8.56 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. Kaehr wrote 44 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 75% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $31.37 per fill, versus $23.49 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 44 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $17.37 per fill, versus $16.63 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
Olmesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 44 prescriptions for Olmesartan Medoxomil, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $32.63 per fill, versus $20.63 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 prevent and decrease symptoms (wheezing and trouble breathing) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 43 prescriptions for Breo Ellipta, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $421.29 per fill, versus $509.66 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 43 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $12.31 per fill, versus $8.75 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 43 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $5.80 per fill, versus $7.45 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
Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 42 prescriptions for Fluconazole, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $5.78 per fill, versus $9.44 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 used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 41 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 81% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $7.19 per fill, versus $6.44 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
Nystatin is used to treat fungal skin infections.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 41 prescriptions for Nystatin, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $11.21 per fill, versus $19.19 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
Meclizine is an antihistamine that is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 39 prescriptions for Meclizine Hcl, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $4.62 per fill, versus $8.72 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
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. Kaehr wrote 38 prescriptions for Glimepiride, about 74% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $6.84 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
Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 38 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $7.39 per fill, versus $6.81 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 36 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 67% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $12.34 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 36 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 64% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $3.90 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
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 32 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $39.45 per fill, versus $33.91 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 32 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $20.73 per fill, versus $16.78 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 31 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about 86% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $25.25 per fill, versus $28.44 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
Folic acid is the man-made form of folate.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 30 prescriptions for Folic Acid, about as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $11.21 per fill, versus $6.51 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 combination medication is used to treat a variety of inflamed fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot, and jock itch.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 29 prescriptions for Clotrimazole-Betamethasone, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $23.69 per fill, versus $20.43 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
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. Kaehr wrote 29 prescriptions for Fluticasone-Salmeterol, about as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $87.69 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 29 prescriptions for Klor-Con M20, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $31.87 per fill, versus $19.58 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
Levofloxacin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 29 prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $4.49 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
Oxybutynin is used to treat certain bladder and urinary conditions (such as overactive bladder).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 29 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride, about as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $39.04 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
This is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 29 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride Er, about 76% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $48.08 per fill, versus $23.89 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
Dapagliflozin 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. Kaehr wrote 28 prescriptions for Farxiga, about 67% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $746.56 per fill, versus $913.81 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
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 28 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $644.44 per fill, versus $846.96 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
Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 28 prescriptions for Xarelto, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $1,199.63 per fill, versus $905.70 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. Kaehr wrote 27 prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $19.82 per fill, versus $14.26 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
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 27 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl Er, about as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $22.20 per fill, versus $97.19 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
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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 25 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about 76% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $33.54 per fill, versus $23.66 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 24 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $6.65 per fill, versus $10.29 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
Rivastigmine is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease and to Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 24 prescriptions for Rivastigmine, about 71% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $6.60 per fill, versus $60.26 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
This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 23 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about 80% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $9.17 per fill, versus $6.27 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
This medication is used to prevent or treat gout attacks (flares).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 23 prescriptions for Colchicine, about as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $65.36 per fill, versus $64.09 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 23 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $19.33 per fill, versus $6.13 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 high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 22 prescriptions for Atenolol-Chlorthalidone, about as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $31.11 per fill, versus $21.10 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 22 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $14.38 per fill, versus $8.70 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 21 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 36% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $4.42 per fill, versus $5.21 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
Lovastatin 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. Kaehr wrote 21 prescriptions for Lovastatin, about 76% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $15.12 per fill, versus $8.64 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 20 prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about 41% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $33.52 per fill, versus $75.04 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 of nirmatrelvir and ritonavir is used to treat coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in people who have mild to moderate symptoms and have a high risk for COVID-19 complications.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 20 prescriptions for Paxlovid, about as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $71.45 per fill, versus $75.30 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
Ranolazine is used to treat a certain type of chest pain (chronic angina).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 20 prescriptions for Ranolazine Er, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $35.46 per fill, versus $97.06 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
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. Kaehr wrote 20 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $21.17 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 blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 19 prescriptions for Jantoven, about as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $8.22 per fill, versus $7.36 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 used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 19 prescriptions for Ropinirole Hcl, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $10.82 per fill, versus $14.71 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
This medication is used in men who do not make enough of a natural substance called testosterone.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 19 prescriptions for Testosterone Cypionate, about 68% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $19.83 per fill, versus $34.03 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 18 prescriptions for Bupropion Hcl Sr, about 71% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $22.37 per fill, versus $20.02 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 18 prescriptions for Ibu, about as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $6.04 per fill, versus $4.28 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
Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 17 prescriptions for Diazepam, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $4.06 per fill, versus $6.54 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
Dulaglutide 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. Kaehr wrote 17 prescriptions for Trulicity, about 41% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $1,304.29 per fill, versus $1,225.65 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
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 17 prescriptions for Valsartan, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $47.11 per fill, versus $25.02 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 16 prescriptions for Acetaminophen-Codeine, about 60% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $19.13 per fill, versus $13.92 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
This medication is a hormone.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 16 prescriptions for Estradiol, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $16.62 per fill, versus $52.76 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
This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 16 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 35% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $81.52 per fill, versus $30.69 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
This medication is used alone or with other medications to control seizures.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 16 prescriptions for Primidone, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $13.98 per fill, versus $21.12 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
Doxazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 15 prescriptions for Doxazosin Mesylate, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $16.10 per fill, versus $15.49 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 15 prescriptions for Linzess, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $798.58 per fill, versus $742.86 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
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 15 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 40% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $15.84 per fill, versus $13.23 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 vaccine is used by adults to prevent zoster (shingles).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 15 prescriptions for Shingrix, about 8% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (178). Medicare paid $209.98 per fill, versus $199.72 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
Terbinafine is used to treat certain types of fungal infections (for example, of the fingernail or toenail).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 15 prescriptions for Terbinafine Hcl, about 62% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $5.90 per fill, versus $9.92 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 15 prescriptions for Ultra-Fine Short Pen Needle, about 72% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $55.37 per fill, versus $87.50 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
Carbamazepine is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 14 prescriptions for Carbamazepine, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $66.98 per fill, versus $53.18 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 nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 14 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 38% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $28.57 per fill, versus $38.10 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 14 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $28.23 per fill, versus $23.18 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 14 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er, about 69% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $45.85 per fill, versus $26.84 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
Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasms/pain.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 14 prescriptions for Methocarbamol, about 42% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $0.91 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 14 prescriptions for Nortriptyline Hcl, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $4.78 per fill, versus $12.70 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
Sumatriptan is used to treat migraines.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 14 prescriptions for Sumatriptan Succinate, about 61% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $14.98 per fill, versus $21.78 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 treat and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 13 prescriptions for Combivent Respimat, about 68% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $981.85 per fill, versus $598.25 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
Fenofibrate 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. Kaehr wrote 13 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about 60% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $5.11 per fill, versus $25.71 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 13 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 32% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $21.62 per fill, versus $13.64 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
Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 13 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about 26% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $1.18 per fill, versus $11.84 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 combination medication is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 13 prescriptions for Janumet, about 70% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $1,239.40 per fill, versus $830.37 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
Latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 13 prescriptions for Latanoprost, about 8% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (156). Medicare paid $17.22 per fill, versus $10.32 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 high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 13 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $31.50 per fill, versus $16.50 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 schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 13 prescriptions for Risperidone, about 24% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $12.74 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
Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 13 prescriptions for Topiramate, about 34% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $6.28 per fill, versus $11.97 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 treat high levels of prolactin hormone in your body.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 12 prescriptions for Cabergoline, about 60% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $14.59 per fill, versus $85.07 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
This combination medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 12 prescriptions for Carbidopa-Levodopa Er, about 28% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $9.46 per fill, versus $49.73 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
Desmopressin is used to control the amount of urine your kidneys make.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 12 prescriptions for Desmopressin Acetate, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $27.71 per fill, versus $65.39 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
Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 12 prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 23% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $5.48 per fill, versus $12.58 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
Raloxifene is used by women to prevent and treat bone loss (osteoporosis) after menopause.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 12 prescriptions for Raloxifene Hcl, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $65.30 per fill, versus $41.89 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
Linagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 12 prescriptions for Tradjenta, about 42% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $491.37 per fill, versus $629.76 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
Verapamil is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 12 prescriptions for Verapamil Er, about 63% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $17.07 per fill, versus $24.52 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. Kaehr wrote 12 prescriptions for Wixela Inhub, about 61% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $30.95 per fill, versus $132.55 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
Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 11 prescriptions for Acyclovir, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $6.09 per fill, versus $16.76 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
Dicyclomine is used to treat a certain type of intestinal problem called irritable bowel syndrome.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 11 prescriptions for Dicyclomine Hcl, about 38% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $33.34 per fill, versus $18.64 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 11 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 33% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $9.26 per fill, versus $11.97 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
Insulin lispro is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 11 prescriptions for Insulin Lispro Kwikpen U-100, about 35% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $113.58 per fill, versus $177.48 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
Ipratropium is used to treat a runny nose caused by the common cold or seasonal allergies.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 11 prescriptions for Ipratropium Bromide, about 33% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $33.25 per fill, versus $30.07 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 11 prescriptions for Loperamide, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $16.56 per fill, versus $23.53 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 bladder problems (overactive bladder, neurogenic detrusor overactivity).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 11 prescriptions for Myrbetriq, about 24% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $234.50 per fill, versus $579.73 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
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 11 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 36% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $15.19 per fill, versus $26.36 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 11 prescriptions for Promethazine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $5.72 per fill, versus $10.97 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
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. Kaehr wrote 11 prescriptions for Rybelsus, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $952.68 per fill, versus $1,410.40 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
Sildenafil is used to treat male sexual function problems (impotence or erectile dysfunction-ED).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kaehr wrote 11 prescriptions for Sildenafil Citrate, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $1.15 per fill, versus $156.96 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. Kaehr’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Kaehr prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Kaehr's most prescribed medications were Amlodipine Besylate (743), Atorvastatin Calcium (525) and Levothyroxine Sodium (473).
How does Dr. Kaehr's prescribing compare with other Ohio prescribers?
Of the 163 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Kaehr prescribes 65 more often than the typical Ohio prescriber, 31 about as often and 67 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Kaehr 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.
