DR. SIHUN ALEX KIM MD
Prescription History 1700974607
Otolaryngology in Woodstock, IL
What does Dr. Kim prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Kim wrote 1,486 Medicare prescriptions for 18 medications. The most prescribed was Montelukast Sodium, with 396 prescriptions for 109 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 18 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 Illinois prescribers.
What it is used for
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 396 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 6.7 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $6.97 per fill, versus $10.66 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
Ipratropium is used to treat a runny nose caused by the common cold or seasonal allergies.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 369 prescriptions for Ipratropium Bromide, about 10 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $22.31 per fill, versus $26.40 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
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 209 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 4.2 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $13.47 per fill, versus $14.22 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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 124 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $8.71 per fill, versus $11.25 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 101 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 3.9 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $8.65 per fill, versus $8.39 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
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 37 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $4.85 per fill, versus $5.95 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
This medication is used to treat certain skin conditions (eczema, prurigo nodularis) and a certain esophagus problem (eosinophilic esophagitis).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 35 prescriptions for Dupixent Pen, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $4,272.71 per fill, versus $3,972.22 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 31 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $4.28 per fill, versus $5.14 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
Fluticasone is used to treat a certain condition of the nose (chronic rhinosinusitis with or without nasal polyps).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 27 prescriptions for Xhance, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $803.15 per fill, versus $824.86 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 24 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 78% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $12.15 per fill, versus $6.85 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 combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 24 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 34% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $2.26 per fill, versus $20.03 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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 19 prescriptions for Diazepam, about 74% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $1.00 per fill, versus $6.64 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
Clindamycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 18 prescriptions for Clindamycin Hcl, about 82% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $11.33 per fill, versus $5.49 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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 17 prescriptions for Acetaminophen-Codeine, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $6.17 per fill, versus $12.64 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
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 17 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 32% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $8.45 per fill, versus $12.03 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 ear drop is used to treat outer ear infections caused by bacteria (also known as swimmer's ear).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 13 prescriptions for Neomycin-Polymyxin-Hc, about 63% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $49.02 per fill, versus $50.42 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
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 13 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 28% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $2.89 per fill, versus $3.88 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 12 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 33% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $1.55 per fill, versus $17.70 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 Montelukast Sodium (396), Ipratropium Bromide (369) and Fluticasone Propionate (209).
How does Dr. Kim's prescribing compare with other Illinois prescribers?
Of the 18 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Kim prescribes 6 more often than the typical Illinois prescriber, 5 about as often and 7 less often. 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 Illinois 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.
