WESLEY ABLEMONA M.D.
Prescription History 1881004521
Hospitalist in Richland, WA
What does Dr. Ablemona prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Ablemona wrote 414 Medicare prescriptions for 17 medications. The most prescribed was Pantoprazole Sodium, with 59 prescriptions for 32 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. Ablemona prescribes.
Medications 17 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 Washington prescribers.
What it is used for
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Ablemona wrote 59 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $12.60 per fill, versus $14.19 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
Cefdinir is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Ablemona wrote 48 prescriptions for Cefdinir, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $13.75 per fill, versus $16.72 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
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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Ablemona wrote 29 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 17% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (166). Medicare paid $5.05 per fill, versus $11.43 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
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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Ablemona wrote 28 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 74% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $2.28 per fill, versus $5.30 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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Ablemona wrote 26 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about half as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $10.90 per fill, versus $21.39 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Ablemona wrote 25 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 24% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (102). Medicare paid $4.58 per fill, versus $10.71 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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Ablemona wrote 24 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 23% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (106). Medicare paid $2.37 per fill, versus $7.92 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
Metronidazole is an antibiotic that is used to treat a wide variety of infections.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Ablemona wrote 22 prescriptions for Metronidazole, about as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $4.80 per fill, versus $40.33 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 prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Ablemona wrote 21 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 81% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $9.42 per fill, versus $15.16 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Ablemona wrote 20 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 22% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (91). Medicare paid $6.07 per fill, versus $14.75 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
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Ablemona wrote 20 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 40% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $4.55 per fill, versus $14.22 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
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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Ablemona wrote 20 prescriptions for Torsemide, about half as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $6.97 per fill, versus $21.27 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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Ablemona wrote 19 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 18% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (105). Medicare paid $2.18 per fill, versus $8.60 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
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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Ablemona wrote 16 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 27% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $1.94 per fill, versus $6.29 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
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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Ablemona wrote 13 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 19% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $585.20 per fill, versus $994.95 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Ablemona wrote 13 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 30% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $9.55 per fill, versus $8.03 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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Ablemona wrote 11 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 28% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $14.11 per fill, versus $13.50 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. Ablemona’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Ablemona prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Ablemona's most prescribed medications were Pantoprazole Sodium (59), Cefdinir (48) and Atorvastatin Calcium (29).
How does Dr. Ablemona's prescribing compare with other Washington prescribers?
Of the 17 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Ablemona prescribes 1 more often than the typical Washington prescriber, 3 about as often and 13 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Ablemona 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 Washington 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.
