DR. KELLY J ZWIESDAK OD
Prescription History 1659330652
Optometrist in Winston Salem, NC
What does Dr. Zwiesdak prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Zwiesdak wrote 35 Medicare prescriptions for 3 medications. The most prescribed was Azelastine Hcl, 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. Zwiesdak prescribes.
Medications 3 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 North Carolina prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to relieve nasal symptoms such as runny/itching/stuffy nose, sneezing, and post-nasal drip caused by allergies or other conditions.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Zwiesdak wrote 13 prescriptions for Azelastine Hcl, about 39% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $31.23 per fill, versus $28.04 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
Latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Zwiesdak wrote 11 prescriptions for Latanoprost, about 7% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (162). Medicare paid $4.72 per fill, versus $11.96 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
Cyclosporine eye drops are used to treat a certain type of dry eyes.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Zwiesdak wrote 11 prescriptions for Restasis, about 24% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $832.89 per fill, versus $1,057.31 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. Zwiesdak’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Zwiesdak prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Zwiesdak's most prescribed medications were Azelastine Hcl (13), Latanoprost (11) and Restasis (11).
How does Dr. Zwiesdak's prescribing compare with other North Carolina prescribers?
Of the 3 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Zwiesdak prescribes 3 less often than the typical North Carolina prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Zwiesdak 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 North Carolina 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.
