KANG YU MD
Prescription History 1346354800
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Seneca Falls, NY
What does Dr. Yu prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Yu wrote 396 Medicare prescriptions for 21 medications. The most prescribed was Olanzapine, with 42 prescriptions for 15 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. Yu prescribes.
Medications 21 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 New York prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Yu wrote 42 prescriptions for Olanzapine, about 83% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $20.99 per fill, versus $21.47 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Yu wrote 32 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 79% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $57.22 per fill, versus $23.06 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).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Yu wrote 29 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 61% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $16.99 per fill, versus $23.60 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
This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, mental/mood conditions (such as manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Yu wrote 27 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium Er, about 74% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $55.30 per fill, versus $51.96 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Yu wrote 27 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $5.79 per fill, versus $7.91 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
Benztropine is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or involuntary movements due to the side effects of certain psychiatric drugs (antipsychotics such as chlorpromazine/haloperidol).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Yu wrote 20 prescriptions for Benztropine Mesylate, about 40% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $11.62 per fill, versus $10.68 statewide.
Volume reflects 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Yu wrote 20 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 35% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $5.49 per fill, versus $10.03 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Yu wrote 19 prescriptions for Clozapine, about 33% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $81.48 per fill, versus $65.57 statewide.
Volume reflects 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Yu wrote 19 prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $5.98 per fill, versus $13.30 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
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 New York prescribers
Dr. Yu wrote 16 prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about 33% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $214.80 per fill, versus $50.61 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Yu wrote 15 prescriptions for Haloperidol, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $22.11 per fill, versus $27.34 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Yu wrote 15 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $8.97 per fill, versus $19.18 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 used to treat depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Yu wrote 14 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 26% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $21.91 per fill, versus $17.32 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 used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Yu wrote 14 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 22% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $3.95 per fill, versus $8.54 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Yu wrote 13 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 33% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $2.70 per fill, versus $10.50 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
Prazosin is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Yu wrote 13 prescriptions for Prazosin Hcl, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $16.50 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 medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Yu wrote 13 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 22% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $9.31 per fill, versus $16.33 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Yu wrote 12 prescriptions for Invega Sustenna, about 38% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $2,994.36 per fill, versus $2,864.23 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Yu wrote 12 prescriptions for Lithium Carbonate Er, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $13.32 per fill, versus $13.59 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Oxcarbazepine is used alone or with other medications to treat seizure disorders (epilepsy).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Yu wrote 12 prescriptions for Oxcarbazepine, about 38% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $23.47 per fill, versus $50.86 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 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Yu wrote 12 prescriptions for Paroxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $11.35 per fill, versus $12.32 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. Yu’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Yu prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Yu's most prescribed medications were Olanzapine (42), Bupropion Xl (32) and Duloxetine Hcl (29).
How does Dr. Yu's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 21 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Yu prescribes 2 about as often than the typical New York prescriber and 19 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Yu 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 New York 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.
