CHRISTOPHER P CONNOLLY M.D.
Prescription History 1790710721
Internal Medicine in Ashburn, VA
What does Dr. Connolly prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Connolly wrote 1,077 Medicare prescriptions for 39 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 103 prescriptions for 42 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. Connolly prescribes.
Medications 39 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 Virginia prescribers.
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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Connolly wrote 103 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (175). Medicare paid $10.01 per fill, versus $9.39 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Connolly wrote 77 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (141). Medicare paid $6.92 per fill, versus $5.81 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
Rosuvastatin 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Connolly wrote 67 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 62% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (107). Medicare paid $20.46 per fill, versus $12.97 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Connolly wrote 58 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (106). Medicare paid $11.52 per fill, versus $8.85 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Connolly wrote 45 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 34% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $13.55 per fill, versus $10.42 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Connolly wrote 43 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 42% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (103). Medicare paid $7.17 per fill, versus $6.16 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Connolly wrote 39 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $18.18 per fill, versus $12.72 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Connolly wrote 37 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 66% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $7.53 per fill, versus $4.76 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Connolly wrote 36 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $3.35 per fill, versus $6.76 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Connolly wrote 36 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 38% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $13.93 per fill, versus $13.15 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
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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Connolly wrote 34 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 40% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (85). Medicare paid $1,356.13 per fill, versus $886.94 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Connolly wrote 34 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 78% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $1.23 per fill, versus $6.52 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Connolly wrote 30 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $24.42 per fill, versus $23.61 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Connolly wrote 29 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 32% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (89). Medicare paid $8.92 per fill, versus $13.47 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
Simvastatin 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Connolly wrote 26 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 38% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $9.61 per fill, versus $7.74 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Connolly wrote 26 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 33% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $19.66 per fill, versus $13.52 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Connolly wrote 24 prescriptions for Doxepin Hcl, about as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $93.35 per fill, versus $38.86 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Connolly wrote 23 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $4.38 per fill, versus $7.60 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Connolly wrote 21 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 28% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $8.45 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Connolly wrote 20 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 40% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $3.98 per fill, versus $7.14 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Connolly wrote 20 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 32% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $9.66 per fill, versus $8.61 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Connolly wrote 19 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 42% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $22.39 per fill, versus $23.80 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Connolly wrote 19 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 21% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (91). Medicare paid $15.87 per fill, versus $11.75 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Connolly wrote 18 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 28% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $39.22 per fill, versus $26.36 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 a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Connolly wrote 17 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $4.04 per fill, versus $31.32 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
Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Connolly wrote 17 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about 84% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $15.11 per fill, versus $33.22 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Connolly wrote 16 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $4.37 per fill, versus $5.74 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Connolly wrote 13 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 35% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $26.25 per fill, versus $24.61 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Connolly wrote 13 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 27% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $1,783.24 per fill, versus $1,032.96 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Connolly wrote 13 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 34% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $2.22 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Connolly wrote 12 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 25% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $5.01 per fill, versus $8.76 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 of nirmatrelvir and ritonavir is used to treat coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in people who have mild to moderate symptoms and have a high risk for COVID-19 complications.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Connolly wrote 12 prescriptions for Paxlovid, about 63% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $113.95 per fill, versus $51.90 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
Evolocumab is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol (LDL) in the blood.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Connolly wrote 12 prescriptions for Repatha Syringe, about 74% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $505.30 per fill, versus $700.01 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 combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Connolly wrote 12 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $2.70 per fill, versus $4.86 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Connolly wrote 12 prescriptions for Synthroid, about 31% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $34.17 per fill, versus $60.26 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Connolly wrote 11 prescriptions for Acetaminophen-Codeine, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $62.12 per fill, versus $14.45 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Connolly wrote 11 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 21% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $19.77 per fill, versus $11.61 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Connolly wrote 11 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 21% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $26.17 per fill, versus $12.51 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Connolly wrote 11 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate Er, about 69% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $32.02 per fill, versus $28.20 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. Connolly’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Connolly prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Connolly's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (103), Amlodipine Besylate (77) and Rosuvastatin Calcium (67).
How does Dr. Connolly's prescribing compare with other Virginia prescribers?
Of the 39 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Connolly prescribes 3 about as often than the typical Virginia prescriber and 36 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Connolly 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 Virginia 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.
