HISHAM AL KUKHUN MD
Prescription History 1497273239
Hospitalist in New Haven, CT
What does Dr. Al Kukhun prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Al Kukhun wrote 87 Medicare prescriptions for 7 medications. The most prescribed was Amlodipine Besylate, with 13 prescriptions.
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. Al Kukhun prescribes.
Medications 7 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 Connecticut prescribers.
What it is used for
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Al Kukhun wrote 13 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 9% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (145). Medicare paid $8.80 per fill, versus $6.41 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Al Kukhun wrote 13 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 22% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $12.02 per fill, versus $8.95 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 Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Al Kukhun wrote 13 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 20% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $10.38 per fill, versus $8.47 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 Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Al Kukhun wrote 12 prescriptions for Bupropion Hcl Sr, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $13.69 per fill, versus $18.65 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 Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Al Kukhun wrote 12 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 26% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $32.83 per fill, versus $23.65 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
Valbenazine is used to treat involuntary movements of the face, tongue, or other body parts (tardive dyskinesia).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Al Kukhun wrote 12 prescriptions for Ingrezza, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $8,050.05 per fill, versus $7,290.04 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Al Kukhun wrote 12 prescriptions for Trulance, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $565.66 per fill, versus $828.67 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. Al Kukhun’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Al Kukhun prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Al Kukhun's most prescribed medications were Amlodipine Besylate (13), Carvedilol (13) and Simvastatin (13).
How does Dr. Al Kukhun's prescribing compare with other Connecticut prescribers?
Of the 7 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Al Kukhun prescribes 7 less often than the typical Connecticut prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Al Kukhun 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 Connecticut 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.
