RICHARD L KENDALL MD
Prescription History 1285648097
Emergency Medicine in Port Clinton, OH
What does Dr. Kendall prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Kendall wrote 606 Medicare prescriptions for 20 medications. The most prescribed was Azithromycin, with 87 prescriptions for 69 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. Kendall prescribes.
Medications 20 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kendall wrote 87 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $4.09 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
This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kendall wrote 54 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $4.15 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
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. Kendall wrote 51 prescriptions for Prednisone, about as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $1.64 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kendall wrote 50 prescriptions for Acetaminophen-Codeine, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $2.62 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 used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kendall wrote 45 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $6.85 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kendall wrote 40 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $9.45 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 a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kendall wrote 36 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $6.61 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
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. Kendall wrote 35 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $20.99 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
Levofloxacin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kendall wrote 28 prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $5.92 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kendall wrote 24 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $1.57 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
Meclizine is an antihistamine that is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kendall wrote 23 prescriptions for Meclizine Hcl, about as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $2.17 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
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kendall wrote 20 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 30% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $4.97 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kendall wrote 19 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $7.03 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
Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kendall wrote 17 prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about 38% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $1.83 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 combination medication is used to treat tension headaches.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kendall wrote 16 prescriptions for Butalbital-Acetaminophen-Caffe, about 72% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $2.46 per fill, versus $28.35 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
Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kendall wrote 13 prescriptions for Fluconazole, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $1.97 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kendall wrote 12 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 20% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $2.41 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
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. Kendall wrote 12 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 22% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $3.65 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
This medication is an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kendall wrote 12 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $14.86 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
Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Kendall wrote 12 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $17.52 per fill, versus $31.88 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. Kendall’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Kendall prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Kendall's most prescribed medications were Azithromycin (87), Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (54) and Prednisone (51).
How does Dr. Kendall's prescribing compare with other Ohio prescribers?
Of the 20 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Kendall prescribes 5 more often than the typical Ohio prescriber, 4 about as often and 11 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Kendall 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.
