WILSON EVANS KEMP JR. M.D.
Prescription History 1861430621
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Nashville, TN
What does Dr. Kemp prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Kemp wrote 3,677 Medicare prescriptions for 48 medications. The most prescribed was Eliquis (apixaban), with 410 prescriptions for 87 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. Kemp prescribes.
Medications 48 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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Kemp wrote 410 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 4.2 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (97). Medicare paid $884.53 per fill, versus $804.23 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 a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Kemp wrote 398 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 4.1 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $10.49 per fill, versus $13.51 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
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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Kemp wrote 258 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $8.82 per fill, versus $12.52 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Kemp wrote 250 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (115). Medicare paid $6.93 per fill, versus $10.09 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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Kemp wrote 201 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $4.13 per fill, versus $4.66 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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Kemp wrote 139 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (85). Medicare paid $4.25 per fill, versus $5.88 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Kemp wrote 124 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 83% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (149). Medicare paid $3.51 per fill, versus $5.21 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Kemp wrote 121 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $6.61 per fill, versus $7.68 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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Kemp wrote 111 prescriptions for Amiodarone Hcl, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $11.76 per fill, versus $21.66 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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Kemp wrote 110 prescriptions for Entresto, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $914.03 per fill, versus $997.68 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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Kemp wrote 101 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 82% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $9.81 per fill, versus $5.99 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
Digoxin is used to treat heart failure, usually along with other medications.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Kemp wrote 91 prescriptions for Digoxin, about 2.9 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $17.58 per fill, versus $21.01 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Kemp wrote 90 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $765.88 per fill, versus $973.79 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 sustained ventricular tachycardia and paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Kemp wrote 80 prescriptions for Flecainide Acetate, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $33.42 per fill, versus $41.06 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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Kemp wrote 76 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $1,017.51 per fill, versus $864.88 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
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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Kemp wrote 72 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 40% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (182). Medicare paid $9.99 per fill, versus $10.30 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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Kemp wrote 72 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 88% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $10.49 per fill, versus $17.21 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Kemp wrote 71 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $1.32 per fill, versus $3.96 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
Bisoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Kemp wrote 69 prescriptions for Bisoprolol Fumarate, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $15.76 per fill, versus $26.66 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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Kemp wrote 68 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $8.82 per fill, versus $10.22 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
This medication is used to relieve chest pain (angina) in people that have a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Kemp wrote 62 prescriptions for Nitroglycerin, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $9.56 per fill, versus $12.55 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
Verapamil is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Kemp wrote 59 prescriptions for Verapamil Er, about 2.9 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $23.01 per fill, versus $28.93 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
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Kemp wrote 57 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $6.86 per fill, versus $20.04 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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Kemp wrote 55 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $11.97 per fill, versus $11.72 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Kemp wrote 55 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $4.93 per fill, versus $8.83 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Kemp wrote 52 prescriptions for Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $8.13 per fill, versus $8.54 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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Kemp wrote 50 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about 1.4 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $18.22 per fill, versus $27.25 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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Kemp wrote 37 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 66% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $8.64 per fill, versus $14.04 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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Kemp wrote 32 prescriptions for Repatha Sureclick, about 68% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $903.12 per fill, versus $822.41 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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Kemp wrote 29 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 41% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $18.74 per fill, versus $7.18 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 (hypertension).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Kemp wrote 27 prescriptions for Telmisartan, about 85% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $13.23 per fill, versus $29.17 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 used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia and atrial fibrillation).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Kemp wrote 22 prescriptions for Propafenone Hcl, about 70% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $8.31 per fill, versus $50.65 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Kemp wrote 20 prescriptions for Atenolol, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $14.02 per fill, versus $7.29 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
Nebivolol is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Kemp wrote 19 prescriptions for Nebivolol Hcl, about 66% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $20.45 per fill, versus $63.93 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Kemp wrote 18 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 10% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (172). Medicare paid $5.41 per fill, versus $8.49 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
Bumetanide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Kemp wrote 17 prescriptions for Bumetanide, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $26.09 per fill, versus $29.62 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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Kemp wrote 15 prescriptions for Torsemide, about 41% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $19.59 per fill, versus $18.13 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
Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Kemp wrote 14 prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $13.27 per fill, versus $17.50 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
Olmesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Kemp wrote 14 prescriptions for Olmesartan Medoxomil, about 35% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $11.81 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
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Kemp wrote 14 prescriptions for Valsartan, about 38% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $38.72 per fill, versus $34.23 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 alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Kemp wrote 13 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about 42% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $0.84 per fill, versus $5.78 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Kemp wrote 13 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 25% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $11.73 per fill, versus $25.58 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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Kemp wrote 12 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 22% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $3.46 per fill, versus $9.74 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
Diltiazem is used to prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Kemp wrote 12 prescriptions for Diltiazem Hcl, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $22.05 per fill, versus $20.49 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Kemp wrote 12 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 26% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $4.47 per fill, versus $12.55 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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Kemp wrote 12 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 12% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (97). Medicare paid $0.76 per fill, versus $12.17 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 used to treat a serious (possibly life-threatening) type of fast heartbeat called sustained ventricular tachycardia.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Kemp wrote 12 prescriptions for Sotalol, about 26% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $3.54 per fill, versus $17.78 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
Irbesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Kemp wrote 11 prescriptions for Irbesartan, about 34% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $12.30 per fill, versus $26.55 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. Kemp’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Kemp prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Kemp's most prescribed medications were Eliquis (410), Metoprolol Succinate (398) and Rosuvastatin Calcium (258).
How does Dr. Kemp's prescribing compare with other Tennessee prescribers?
Of the 48 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Kemp prescribes 19 more often than the typical Tennessee prescriber, 8 about as often and 21 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Kemp 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 Tennessee 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.
