DENNIS KOLOKOLO MD
Prescription History 1477575355
Internal Medicine in Bluefield, VA
What does Dr. Kolokolo prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Kolokolo wrote 128 Medicare prescriptions for 8 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 25 prescriptions for 24 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. Kolokolo prescribes.
Medications 8 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
Dr. Kolokolo wrote 25 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 14% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (175). Medicare paid $5.17 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Kolokolo wrote 21 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 29% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $4.05 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
Cefdinir is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Kolokolo wrote 16 prescriptions for Cefdinir, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $13.58 per fill, versus $14.25 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Kolokolo wrote 16 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 16% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (103). Medicare paid $2.19 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
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
Dr. Kolokolo wrote 15 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 19% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $1.92 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
Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Kolokolo wrote 12 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 24% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $4.87 per fill, versus $11.21 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Kolokolo wrote 12 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 20% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $2.19 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Kolokolo wrote 11 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 10% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (106). Medicare paid $2.85 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.
Questions about Dr. Kolokolo’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Kolokolo prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Kolokolo's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (25), Pantoprazole Sodium (21) and Cefdinir (16).
How does Dr. Kolokolo's prescribing compare with other Virginia prescribers?
Of the 8 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Kolokolo prescribes 8 less often than the typical Virginia prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Kolokolo 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.
