ARNOLD M CHONKO M.D.
Prescription History 1497858310
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Kansas City, KS
What does Dr. Chonko prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Chonko wrote 73 Medicare prescriptions for 5 medications. The most prescribed was Omeprazole, with 17 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. Chonko prescribes.
Medications 5 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 Kansas prescribers.
What it is used for
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Chonko wrote 17 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 17% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $6.77 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Chonko wrote 16 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 22% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $4.88 per fill, versus $7.01 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Chonko wrote 15 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 12% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $2.50 per fill, versus $7.81 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 Kansas prescribers
Dr. Chonko wrote 13 prescriptions for Diazepam, about half as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $2.69 per fill, versus $6.88 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
Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Chonko wrote 12 prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about half as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $8.96 per fill, versus $13.77 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. Chonko’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Chonko prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Chonko's most prescribed medications were Omeprazole (17), Carvedilol (16) and Losartan Potassium (15).
How does Dr. Chonko's prescribing compare with other Kansas prescribers?
Of the 5 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Chonko prescribes 5 less often than the typical Kansas prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Chonko 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 Kansas 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.
