DEREK EDWARD KUNZ M.D.
Prescription History 1760740708
Emergency Medicine - Sports Medicine in Washington, DC
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DEREK EDWARD KUNZ M.D., an active Sports Medicine specialist practicing in Washington, DC. Our medical registry currently tracks 4 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 85 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Prednisone, which accounts for 33 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.
| Medication | Prescriptions (2023)Rx (2023) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other DC PrescribersVs. DC Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 33 | $5.25▼ below DC avg | ≈ Typical |
About Prednisone: Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ Prednisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions. A synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from CORTISONE. It is biologically inert and converted to PREDNISOLONE in the liver. In 2023, this provider wrote 33 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about the same volume as the typical District Of Columbia prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $5.25 per fill, versus $7.81 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average DC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the DC average for this medication. 35 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 563 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tramadol Hcl | 25 | $2.36▼ below DC avg | ≈ Typical |
About Tramadol Hcl: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to help relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Tramadol belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. A narcotic analgesic proposed for severe pain. It may be habituating. In 2023, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 86% of the volume of the typical District Of Columbia prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $2.36 per fill, versus $8.19 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average DC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the DC average for this medication. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 134 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Meloxicam | 16 | $3.98▼ below DC avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Meloxicam: Meloxicam is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ Meloxicam is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling or pain. A benzothiazine and thiazole derivative that acts as a NSAID and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS; and ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Meloxicam, about half the volume of the typical District Of Columbia prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $3.98 per fill, versus $7.89 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average DC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the DC average for this medication. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 540 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydrocodone-AcetaminophenHydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 11 | $7.46▼ below DC avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ It contains an opioid pain reliever (hydrocodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Hydrocodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about a third of the volume of the typical District Of Columbia prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $7.46 per fill, versus $17.93 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average DC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the DC average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 70 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DEREK EDWARD KUNZ M.D. is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2023, the most recent federal release. Figures cover prescriptions filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries only; prescriptions under private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay plans are not included. Because prescribing decisions are generally consistent across coverage types, this record offers a useful view of the overall Sports Medicine prescribing approach at this Washington, DC practice.
Reading the costs. Drug costs are gross amounts paid to pharmacies under Part D, including both plan and beneficiary payments. They are not the price a patient pays at the pharmacy counter. Medications with fewer than 11 claims are excluded from the federal source data, and state comparisons use the average volume among DC prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
