DR. DAVID KIRAGU M.D.
Prescription History 1982860367
Internal Medicine in Chicago, IL
What does Dr. Kiragu prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Kiragu wrote 55 Medicare prescriptions for 4 medications. The most prescribed was Furosemide, with 17 prescriptions.
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. Kiragu prescribes.
Medications 4 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 Illinois prescribers.
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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Kiragu wrote 17 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 19% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (90). Medicare paid $3.37 per fill, versus $5.20 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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Kiragu wrote 16 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 23% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $3.70 per fill, versus $8.63 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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Kiragu wrote 11 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 10% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (115). Medicare paid $13.24 per fill, versus $9.41 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
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Kiragu wrote 11 prescriptions for Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid, about 35% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $6.24 per fill, versus $8.88 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. Kiragu’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Kiragu prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Kiragu's most prescribed medications were Furosemide (17), Carvedilol (16) and Losartan Potassium (11).
How does Dr. Kiragu's prescribing compare with other Illinois prescribers?
Of the 4 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Kiragu prescribes 4 less often than the typical Illinois prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Kiragu 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 Illinois 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.
