DR. PETER KOUIDES M.D.
Prescription History 1780638775
Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology in Rochester, NY
What does Dr. Kouides prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Kouides wrote 152 Medicare prescriptions for 6 medications. The most prescribed was Eliquis (apixaban), with 52 prescriptions for 25 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. Kouides prescribes.
Medications 6 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 New York prescribers.
What it is used for
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kouides wrote 52 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 60% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $1,309.46 per fill, versus $874.81 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 heavy bleeding during your menstrual period.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kouides wrote 28 prescriptions for Tranexamic Acid, about 83% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $40.76 per fill, versus $48.38 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 by people with sickle cell anemia to reduce the number of painful crises caused by the disease and to reduce the need for blood transfusions.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kouides wrote 21 prescriptions for Hydroxyurea, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $45.25 per fill, versus $21.65 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
Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kouides wrote 21 prescriptions for Xarelto, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $1,020.21 per fill, versus $942.48 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
This medication is used by people with chronic liver disease and a certain blood disorder (low platelet count) who are scheduled to have a medical or dental procedure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kouides wrote 16 prescriptions for Doptelet, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $15,084.40 per fill, versus $13,786.69 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 cancers (mantle cell lymphoma, marginal zone lymphoma, Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, small lymphocytic lymphoma, follicular lymphoma).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kouides wrote 14 prescriptions for Brukinsa, about 39% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $11,356.75 per fill, versus $13,440.81 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. Kouides’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Kouides prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Kouides's most prescribed medications were Eliquis (52), Tranexamic Acid (28) and Hydroxyurea (21).
How does Dr. Kouides's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 6 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Kouides prescribes 2 about as often than the typical New York prescriber and 4 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Kouides 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 New York 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.
