DR. KIRSTEN S. KIM M.D.
Prescription History 1497017289
Family Medicine in Port Orange, FL
What does Dr. Kim prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Kim wrote 1,108 Medicare prescriptions for 35 medications. The most prescribed was Levothyroxine Sodium, with 108 prescriptions for 31 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. Kim prescribes.
Medications 35 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 Florida prescribers.
What it is used for
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 108 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 68% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (159). Medicare paid $14.31 per fill, versus $10.37 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 89 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $26.93 per fill, versus $12.14 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 73 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (150). Medicare paid $12.74 per fill, versus $5.82 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 65 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $14.69 per fill, versus $8.87 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 64 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 32% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (197). Medicare paid $20.91 per fill, versus $9.21 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 57 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 60% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $6.06 per fill, versus $5.08 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 46 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 71% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $17.26 per fill, versus $10.12 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 43 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 36% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (119). Medicare paid $14.52 per fill, versus $6.26 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 38 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $25.22 per fill, versus $11.88 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 38 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 72% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $14.96 per fill, versus $7.97 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 37 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 34% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (110). Medicare paid $11.58 per fill, versus $5.88 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 36 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $12.26 per fill, versus $4.16 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 33 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $11.07 per fill, versus $7.89 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 32 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 31% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (105). Medicare paid $15.97 per fill, versus $13.25 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 27 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 26% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (102). Medicare paid $23.53 per fill, versus $14.90 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 27 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 27% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $10.02 per fill, versus $12.94 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 26 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 40% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $14.01 per fill, versus $7.52 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 22 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 34% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $16.66 per fill, versus $11.00 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 19 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 27% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $14.11 per fill, versus $6.69 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
Pravastatin 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 18 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 37% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $23.12 per fill, versus $12.61 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 18 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 25% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $26.89 per fill, versus $7.43 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 17 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 20% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $959.50 per fill, versus $915.40 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 17 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 25% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $8.70 per fill, versus $4.78 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 15 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 38% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $3.18 per fill, versus $10.04 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 15 prescriptions for Diazepam, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $15.46 per fill, versus $5.99 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 15 prescriptions for Synthroid, about 36% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $99.91 per fill, versus $82.75 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 14 prescriptions for Baclofen, about 29% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $43.07 per fill, versus $13.24 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
Glimepiride is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 14 prescriptions for Glimepiride, about 32% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $17.38 per fill, versus $7.69 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
Pioglitazone is a diabetes drug (thiazolidinedione-type, also called "glitazones") used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 14 prescriptions for Pioglitazone Hcl, about 34% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $27.14 per fill, versus $11.46 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 depression.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 13 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 16% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $14.16 per fill, versus $8.89 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 13 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 39% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $30.60 per fill, versus $21.79 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 alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 12 prescriptions for Ropinirole Hcl, about 42% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $12.02 per fill, versus $18.13 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 11 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 35% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $12.55 per fill, versus $9.46 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 depression.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 11 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about 29% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $11.64 per fill, versus $6.61 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 a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 11 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 20% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $52.02 per fill, versus $19.72 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. Kim’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Kim prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Kim's most prescribed medications were Levothyroxine Sodium (108), Rosuvastatin Calcium (89) and Amlodipine Besylate (73).
How does Dr. Kim's prescribing compare with other Florida prescribers?
Of the 35 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Kim prescribes 35 less often than the typical Florida prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Kim 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 Florida 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.
