HELEN JIA-RU KUO MD
Prescription History 1346407921
Urology in Meridian, ID
What does Dr. Kuo prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Kuo wrote 1,327 Medicare prescriptions for 22 medications. The most prescribed was Tamsulosin Hcl, with 264 prescriptions for 93 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. Kuo prescribes.
Medications 22 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 Idaho prescribers.
What it is used for
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Kuo wrote 264 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 3.4 times as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $9.93 per fill, versus $13.51 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 medication is used to treat certain bladder problems (overactive bladder, neurogenic detrusor overactivity).
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Kuo wrote 245 prescriptions for Myrbetriq, about 6.1 times as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $701.59 per fill, versus $605.14 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Methenamine is used to prevent or control returning urinary tract infections caused by certain bacteria.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Kuo wrote 142 prescriptions for Methenamine Hippurate, about 3.4 times as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $66.33 per fill, versus $55.96 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 is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Kuo wrote 110 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride Er, about 3.7 times as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $19.35 per fill, versus $30.74 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Kuo wrote 93 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 2 times as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $10.99 per fill, versus $12.50 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 combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Kuo wrote 65 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 86% as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $4.24 per fill, versus $21.30 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 a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Kuo wrote 61 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $6.69 per fill, versus $9.09 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
This medication is used to treat an overactive bladder.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Kuo wrote 52 prescriptions for Trospium Chloride, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $101.30 per fill, versus $79.90 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Alfuzosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Kuo wrote 43 prescriptions for Alfuzosin Hcl Er, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $14.85 per fill, versus $19.55 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 a hormone.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Kuo wrote 37 prescriptions for Estradiol, about as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $69.59 per fill, versus $43.01 statewide.
Volume reflects 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 overactive bladder.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Kuo wrote 34 prescriptions for Gemtesa, about as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $816.76 per fill, versus $626.29 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
This medication is used to make the urine less acidic.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Kuo wrote 34 prescriptions for Potassium Citrate Er, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $174.78 per fill, versus $118.63 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 treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Kuo wrote 28 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $7.11 per fill, versus $8.26 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
Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Kuo wrote 16 prescriptions for Diazepam, about 70% as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $1.37 per fill, versus $6.03 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 an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Kuo wrote 15 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about 62% as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $51.81 per fill, versus $16.15 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
This medication is used in men who do not make enough of a natural substance called testosterone.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Kuo wrote 15 prescriptions for Testosterone Cypionate, about 64% as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $39.76 per fill, versus $47.12 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
Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Kuo wrote 14 prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about half as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $14.76 per fill, versus $15.67 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 a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Kuo wrote 14 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 60% as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $5.75 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
This medication is used in men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Kuo wrote 12 prescriptions for Dutasteride, about half as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $24.32 per fill, versus $23.46 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
This medication is used to treat minor skin infections (such as impetigo, folliculitis) or minor infections related to some skin conditions (such as eczema, psoriasis, minor burns/cuts/wounds).
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Kuo wrote 11 prescriptions for Gentamicin Sulfate, about half as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $6.97 per fill, versus $43.01 statewide.
Volume reflects 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 Idaho prescribers
Dr. Kuo wrote 11 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride, about half as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $7.70 per fill, versus $15.63 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 medicated gel contains testosterone.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Kuo wrote 11 prescriptions for Testosterone, about half as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $40.19 per fill, versus $249.15 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. Kuo’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Kuo prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Kuo's most prescribed medications were Tamsulosin Hcl (264), Myrbetriq (245) and Methenamine Hippurate (142).
How does Dr. Kuo's prescribing compare with other Idaho prescribers?
Of the 22 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Kuo prescribes 9 more often than the typical Idaho prescriber, 4 about as often and 9 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Kuo 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 Idaho 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.
