KARI L. KERNEK M.D., PH.D.
Prescription History 1457557621
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Evansville, IN
What does Dr. Kernek prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Kernek wrote 720 Medicare prescriptions for 27 medications. The most prescribed was Lorazepam, with 60 prescriptions for 11 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. Kernek prescribes.
Medications 27 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 Indiana prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Kernek wrote 60 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $4.09 per fill, versus $6.78 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 medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Kernek wrote 57 prescriptions for Olanzapine, about as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $13.83 per fill, versus $32.89 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
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 Indiana prescribers
Dr. Kernek wrote 49 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 21% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (236). Medicare paid $4.53 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Kernek wrote 47 prescriptions for Invega Sustenna, about as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $3,701.06 per fill, versus $3,077.80 statewide.
Volume reflects 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 Indiana prescribers
Dr. Kernek wrote 46 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 42% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (110). Medicare paid $10.55 per fill, versus $14.41 statewide.
Volume reflects 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 Indiana prescribers
Dr. Kernek wrote 43 prescriptions for Haloperidol, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $24.77 per fill, versus $31.58 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Kernek wrote 39 prescriptions for Fluphenazine Hcl, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $206.31 per fill, versus $134.88 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Kernek wrote 34 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $4.04 per fill, versus $8.43 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Kernek wrote 33 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 19% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (178). Medicare paid $5.26 per fill, versus $9.16 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 Indiana prescribers
Dr. Kernek wrote 26 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 16% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (162). Medicare paid $4.33 per fill, versus $5.38 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Kernek wrote 26 prescriptions for Clozapine, about 36% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $137.54 per fill, versus $68.24 statewide.
Volume reflects 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, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Kernek wrote 25 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about half as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $28.75 per fill, versus $42.86 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Kernek wrote 23 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 23% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $4.41 per fill, versus $6.31 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
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 Indiana prescribers
Dr. Kernek wrote 22 prescriptions for Benztropine Mesylate, about 39% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $5.57 per fill, versus $11.78 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 medication is a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Kernek wrote 19 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about 73% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $11.77 per fill, versus $16.06 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 bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Kernek wrote 18 prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about half as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $85.86 per fill, versus $92.94 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
Desmopressin is used to control the amount of urine your kidneys make.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Kernek wrote 18 prescriptions for Desmopressin Acetate, about as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $13.79 per fill, versus $76.28 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 used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Kernek wrote 17 prescriptions for Fluphenazine Decanoate, about 89% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $228.38 per fill, versus $108.90 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
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 Indiana prescribers
Dr. Kernek wrote 16 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium Er, about 39% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $25.19 per fill, versus $63.42 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Kernek wrote 16 prescriptions for Haloperidol Lactate, about as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $4.80 per fill, versus $24.56 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
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 Indiana prescribers
Dr. Kernek wrote 14 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about half as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $17.24 per fill, versus $22.85 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Kernek wrote 14 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 15% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $5.04 per fill, versus $12.28 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Kernek wrote 13 prescriptions for Linzess, about half as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $518.20 per fill, versus $822.13 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
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 Indiana prescribers
Dr. Kernek wrote 12 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 18% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $4.96 per fill, versus $6.72 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 medication is a laxative used to treat constipation.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Kernek wrote 11 prescriptions for Lactulose, about 38% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $36.50 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
Niacin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Kernek wrote 11 prescriptions for Niacin Er, about 63% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $25.78 per fill, versus $88.17 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Kernek wrote 11 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 22% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $9.84 per fill, versus $18.11 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. Kernek’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Kernek prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Kernek's most prescribed medications were Lorazepam (60), Olanzapine (57) and Atorvastatin Calcium (49).
How does Dr. Kernek's prescribing compare with other Indiana prescribers?
Of the 27 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Kernek prescribes 2 more often than the typical Indiana prescriber, 6 about as often and 19 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Kernek 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 Indiana 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.
