DR. SELOMIE MEQUANINT KEBEDE M.D
Prescription History 1801024708
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Fredericksburg, VA
What does Dr. Kebede prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Kebede wrote 3,337 Medicare prescriptions for 44 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 369 prescriptions for 116 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. Kebede prescribes.
Medications 44 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. Kebede wrote 369 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (175). Medicare paid $6.82 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Kebede wrote 356 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 3.7 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $13.63 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Kebede wrote 214 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 3.4 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $5.75 per fill, versus $8.08 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Kebede wrote 183 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 5 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $799.26 per fill, versus $955.42 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
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. Kebede wrote 172 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 2 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (85). Medicare paid $1,107.05 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
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Kebede wrote 168 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $2.90 per fill, versus $4.94 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
Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Kebede wrote 168 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about 4.3 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $8.84 per fill, versus $11.63 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. Kebede wrote 159 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (106). Medicare paid $7.13 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Kebede wrote 133 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (141). Medicare paid $4.33 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Kebede wrote 133 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (103). Medicare paid $6.12 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
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. Kebede wrote 127 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (107). Medicare paid $12.82 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
Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Kebede wrote 120 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $8.11 per fill, versus $11.21 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Kebede wrote 107 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $6.26 per fill, versus $6.35 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. Kebede wrote 72 prescriptions for Repatha Sureclick, about 2.3 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $1,035.80 per fill, versus $931.49 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Kebede wrote 72 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $7.21 per fill, versus $8.44 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. Kebede wrote 71 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $24.59 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
This medication is used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Kebede wrote 64 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $12.30 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
This medication is used to relieve chest pain (angina) in people that have a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Kebede wrote 55 prescriptions for Nitroglycerin, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $10.62 per fill, versus $12.44 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
Ranolazine is used to treat a certain type of chest pain (chronic angina).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Kebede wrote 55 prescriptions for Ranolazine Er, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $83.97 per fill, versus $95.67 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 product is used to treat certain types of heart failure.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Kebede wrote 46 prescriptions for Entresto, about 86% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $1,206.29 per fill, versus $1,062.46 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. Kebede wrote 46 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 61% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $4.20 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 types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as recurrent ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Kebede wrote 44 prescriptions for Amiodarone Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $4.60 per fill, versus $24.93 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
Pravastatin 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. Kebede wrote 40 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 76% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $11.61 per fill, versus $11.34 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. Kebede wrote 33 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 69% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $866.49 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
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. Kebede wrote 27 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 40% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $6.34 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
Torsemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Kebede wrote 27 prescriptions for Torsemide, about 81% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $22.54 per fill, versus $18.31 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
Fenofibrate 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. Kebede wrote 23 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $22.42 per fill, versus $26.48 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Kebede wrote 21 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about 71% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $34.83 per fill, versus $29.40 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
This medication is used if you have had certain types of irregular heartbeat (paroxysmal or persistent atrial fibrillation) in the past but now have a normal heart rhythm.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Kebede wrote 21 prescriptions for Multaq, about 84% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $1,491.52 per fill, versus $1,382.78 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
Dapagliflozin 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. Kebede wrote 20 prescriptions for Farxiga, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $742.06 per fill, versus $945.95 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Kebede wrote 19 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $7.86 per fill, versus $13.17 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 mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Kebede wrote 19 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 34% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $10.51 per fill, versus $20.16 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
Alirocumab is used by people who have blockage in the heart blood vessels to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and certain types of chest pain that require treatment in a hospital.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Kebede wrote 19 prescriptions for Praluent Pen, about as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $695.32 per fill, versus $738.12 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Kebede wrote 16 prescriptions for Atenolol, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $4.16 per fill, versus $6.73 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 serious (possibly life-threatening) type of fast heartbeat called sustained ventricular tachycardia.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Kebede wrote 14 prescriptions for Sotalol, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $22.28 per fill, versus $17.26 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
Fludrocortisone is a man-made form of a natural substance (glucocorticoid) made by the body.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Kebede wrote 12 prescriptions for Fludrocortisone Acetate, about 69% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $28.79 per fill, versus $22.23 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. Kebede wrote 12 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 31% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $6.04 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 medication is used for certain patients who have symptoms of low blood pressure when standing.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Kebede wrote 12 prescriptions for Midodrine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $61.23 per fill, versus $80.82 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. Kebede wrote 12 prescriptions for Repatha Pushtronex, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $590.78 per fill, versus $814.61 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
Evolocumab is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol (LDL) in the blood.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Kebede wrote 12 prescriptions for Repatha Syringe, about 74% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $531.20 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Kebede wrote 11 prescriptions for Dilt-Xr, about 64% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $27.63 per fill, versus $28.17 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Kebede wrote 11 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Xr), about 83% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (13). Medicare paid $48.58 per fill, versus $26.01 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 used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Kebede wrote 11 prescriptions for Jantoven, about 64% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $5.78 per fill, versus $7.67 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
Prasugrel is used with aspirin by patients with heart disease (recent heart attack, unstable angina) who undergo a certain heart procedure (angioplasty).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Kebede wrote 11 prescriptions for Prasugrel Hcl, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $51.63 per fill, versus $90.76 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. Kebede’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Kebede prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Kebede's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (369), Metoprolol Succinate (356) and Carvedilol (214).
How does Dr. Kebede's prescribing compare with other Virginia prescribers?
Of the 44 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Kebede prescribes 18 more often than the typical Virginia prescriber, 9 about as often and 17 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Kebede 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.
