DEREK EDWARD KUNZ M.D.
Prescription History 1760740708
Emergency Medicine - Sports Medicine in Washington, DC
What does Dr. Kunz prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Kunz wrote 113 Medicare prescriptions for 3 medications. The most prescribed was Prednisone, with 65 prescriptions for 65 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. Kunz 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 District of Columbia prescribers.
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 District of Columbia prescribers
Dr. Kunz wrote 65 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 1.8 times as often as the typical District of Columbia prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $4.35 per fill, versus $5.28 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 District of Columbia prescribers
Dr. Kunz wrote 26 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 77% as often as the typical District of Columbia prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $2.10 per fill, versus $6.48 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with District of Columbia prescribers
Dr. Kunz wrote 22 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about half as often as the typical District of Columbia prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $1.23 per fill, versus $4.24 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. Kunz’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Kunz prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Kunz's most prescribed medications were Prednisone (65), Tramadol Hcl (26) and Meloxicam (22).
How does Dr. Kunz's prescribing compare with other District of Columbia prescribers?
Of the 3 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Kunz prescribes 1 more often than the typical District of Columbia prescriber, 1 about as often and 1 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Kunz 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 District of Columbia 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.
