CATHERINE KRESS
Prescription History 1326532607
Family Medicine in Falls Church, VA
What does Catherine Kress prescribe?
In 2024, Catherine Kress wrote 1,213 Medicare prescriptions for 42 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 144 prescriptions for 60 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 Catherine Kress prescribes.
Medications 42 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 Virginia prescribers.
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 Virginia prescribers
Catherine Kress wrote 144 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 82% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (175). Medicare paid $9.50 per fill, versus $9.39 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
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 Virginia prescribers
Catherine Kress wrote 91 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 85% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (107). Medicare paid $21.23 per fill, versus $12.97 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Catherine Kress wrote 68 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 66% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (103). Medicare paid $6.17 per fill, versus $6.16 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 Virginia prescribers
Catherine Kress wrote 66 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (141). Medicare paid $7.32 per fill, versus $5.81 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Catherine Kress wrote 61 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (106). Medicare paid $8.44 per fill, versus $8.85 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Catherine Kress wrote 56 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $11.47 per fill, versus $10.42 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 medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Catherine Kress wrote 40 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $3.17 per fill, versus $3.88 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 Virginia prescribers
Catherine Kress wrote 36 prescriptions for Furosemide, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $6.57 per fill, versus $4.94 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Catherine Kress wrote 35 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 85% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $10.52 per fill, versus $7.88 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 Virginia prescribers
Catherine Kress wrote 34 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 40% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $3.60 per fill, versus $6.76 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 a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Catherine Kress wrote 29 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 30% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $14.91 per fill, versus $13.15 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Catherine Kress wrote 29 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 41% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $20.13 per fill, versus $12.72 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Catherine Kress wrote 28 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 31% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (89). Medicare paid $19.15 per fill, versus $13.47 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 Virginia prescribers
Catherine Kress wrote 26 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 70% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $33.83 per fill, versus $24.61 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 Virginia prescribers
Catherine Kress wrote 25 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 37% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $3.95 per fill, versus $7.74 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Catherine Kress wrote 24 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 38% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $1.93 per fill, versus $8.61 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 Virginia prescribers
Catherine Kress wrote 22 prescriptions for Latanoprost, about 15% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (146). Medicare paid $10.74 per fill, versus $10.48 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
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 Virginia prescribers
Catherine Kress wrote 22 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 37% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $15.81 per fill, versus $9.17 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
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 Virginia prescribers
Catherine Kress wrote 21 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 25% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (85). Medicare paid $764.34 per fill, versus $886.94 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Catherine Kress wrote 21 prescriptions for Jardiance, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $532.85 per fill, versus $1,032.96 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Catherine Kress wrote 21 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 26% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $8.91 per fill, versus $13.52 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 medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Catherine Kress wrote 20 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 38% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $13.36 per fill, versus $11.61 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 Virginia prescribers
Catherine Kress wrote 20 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 72% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $27.18 per fill, versus $26.10 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Catherine Kress wrote 18 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 28% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $12.93 per fill, versus $10.28 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
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 Virginia prescribers
Catherine Kress wrote 17 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 35% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $17.82 per fill, versus $14.95 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Catherine Kress wrote 17 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $18.09 per fill, versus $11.08 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Catherine Kress wrote 17 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 29% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $16.28 per fill, versus $8.58 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Catherine Kress wrote 17 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 38% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $10.07 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Catherine Kress wrote 17 prescriptions for Synthroid, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $100.62 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 to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Catherine Kress wrote 16 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 32% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $20.99 per fill, versus $23.61 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 Virginia prescribers
Catherine Kress wrote 16 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 31% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $22.63 per fill, versus $12.51 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Catherine Kress wrote 14 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 23% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $10.02 per fill, versus $6.35 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Catherine Kress wrote 14 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 15% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (91). Medicare paid $16.05 per fill, versus $11.75 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
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Catherine Kress wrote 14 prescriptions for Valsartan, about 40% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $31.80 per fill, versus $24.97 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
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 Virginia prescribers
Catherine Kress wrote 13 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 20% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $19.96 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Catherine Kress wrote 13 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 20% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $8.86 per fill, versus $8.08 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Catherine Kress wrote 12 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 32% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $3.54 per fill, versus $6.73 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Catherine Kress wrote 12 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 28% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $16.30 per fill, versus $28.31 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 used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Catherine Kress wrote 12 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 33% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $15.27 per fill, versus $10.53 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Catherine Kress wrote 12 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 32% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $11.57 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
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 Virginia prescribers
Catherine Kress wrote 12 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about 34% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $7.35 per fill, versus $8.61 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 Virginia prescribers
Catherine Kress wrote 11 prescriptions for Esomeprazole Magnesium, about 40% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $15.67 per fill, versus $42.04 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Catherine Kress’s prescriptions
What does Catherine Kress prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Catherine Kress's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (144), Rosuvastatin Calcium (91) and Lisinopril (68).
How does Catherine Kress's prescribing compare with other Virginia prescribers?
Of the 42 medications with a state comparison, Catherine Kress prescribes 3 about as often than the typical Virginia prescriber and 39 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Catherine Kress 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 Virginia 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.
