TEA KOSTANDINIS MD
Prescription History 1689358103
Family Medicine in Fulton, MO
What does Dr. Kostandinis prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Kostandinis wrote 231 Medicare prescriptions for 13 medications. The most prescribed was Omeprazole, with 23 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. Kostandinis prescribes.
Medications 13 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 Missouri prescribers.
What it is used for
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Kostandinis wrote 23 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 19% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (122). Medicare paid $27.81 per fill, versus $12.55 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 Missouri prescribers
Dr. Kostandinis wrote 22 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 19% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (115). Medicare paid $25.89 per fill, versus $15.91 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 Missouri prescribers
Dr. Kostandinis wrote 22 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 18% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $12.07 per fill, versus $11.38 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 Missouri prescribers
Dr. Kostandinis wrote 22 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 24% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $6.48 per fill, versus $7.90 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Kostandinis wrote 21 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 23% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (90). Medicare paid $14.93 per fill, versus $17.91 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 Missouri prescribers
Dr. Kostandinis wrote 20 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 19% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (106). Medicare paid $3.64 per fill, versus $4.64 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 Missouri prescribers
Dr. Kostandinis wrote 20 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 10% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (194). Medicare paid $9.23 per fill, versus $8.86 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 Missouri prescribers
Dr. Kostandinis wrote 16 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 7% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (225). Medicare paid $5.96 per fill, versus $8.36 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 anxiety.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Kostandinis wrote 16 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 25% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $2.58 per fill, versus $13.90 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
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Kostandinis wrote 14 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 17% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $50.84 per fill, versus $25.65 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 Missouri prescribers
Dr. Kostandinis wrote 12 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 16% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $26.42 per fill, versus $21.77 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Kostandinis wrote 12 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 18% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $6.90 per fill, versus $11.23 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 schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Kostandinis wrote 11 prescriptions for Paliperidone Er, about 29% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $311.73 per fill, versus $189.96 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. Kostandinis’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Kostandinis prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Kostandinis's most prescribed medications were Omeprazole (23), Gabapentin (22) and Metoprolol Succinate (22).
How does Dr. Kostandinis's prescribing compare with other Missouri prescribers?
Of the 13 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Kostandinis prescribes 13 less often than the typical Missouri prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Kostandinis 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 Missouri 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.
