KEVIN DENNIS ERGLE MD
Prescription History 1982964870
Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology in Plantation, FL
What does Dr. Ergle prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Ergle wrote 4,441 Medicare prescriptions for 46 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 544 prescriptions for 210 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. Ergle prescribes.
Medications 46 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 Florida 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Ergle wrote 544 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 2.8 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (197). Medicare paid $11.12 per fill, versus $9.21 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Ergle wrote 309 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 3.7 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $1,194.65 per fill, versus $915.40 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Ergle wrote 303 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $12.98 per fill, versus $12.14 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Ergle wrote 284 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 4.4 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $9.92 per fill, versus $11.00 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Ergle wrote 254 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $8.54 per fill, versus $8.87 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Ergle wrote 242 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 2.3 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (105). Medicare paid $12.64 per fill, versus $13.25 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Ergle wrote 241 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 3.4 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $6.01 per fill, versus $6.69 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Ergle wrote 226 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (150). Medicare paid $5.54 per fill, versus $5.82 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Ergle wrote 199 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (119). Medicare paid $5.75 per fill, versus $6.26 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Ergle wrote 159 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 2.3 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $4.14 per fill, versus $4.78 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Ergle wrote 150 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 2.3 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $10.99 per fill, versus $8.57 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Ergle wrote 145 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 3.6 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $7.51 per fill, versus $8.82 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
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Ergle wrote 105 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 2.7 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $30.04 per fill, versus $26.04 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Ergle wrote 97 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $1,230.36 per fill, versus $951.72 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
This medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as recurrent ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Ergle wrote 77 prescriptions for Amiodarone Hcl, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $20.94 per fill, versus $27.52 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Ergle wrote 73 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $3.20 per fill, versus $4.16 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 product is used to treat certain types of heart failure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Ergle wrote 72 prescriptions for Entresto, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $1,439.14 per fill, versus $1,082.46 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Ergle wrote 71 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $1,442.10 per fill, versus $1,101.06 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
Ticagrelor is used along with low-dose aspirin to help prevent heart attack and stroke in people with a history of heart disease, stroke, or at increased risk for heart disease or stroke (for example, due to diabetes, history of transient ischemic attack-TIA).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Ergle wrote 68 prescriptions for Brilinta, about 2.6 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $937.68 per fill, versus $663.59 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Ergle wrote 68 prescriptions for Valsartan, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $25.69 per fill, versus $25.25 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Ergle wrote 65 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $20.05 per fill, versus $21.41 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
Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Ergle wrote 58 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $11.67 per fill, versus $13.11 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Ergle wrote 58 prescriptions for Prasugrel Hcl, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $183.51 per fill, versus $95.13 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
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Ergle wrote 55 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $11.07 per fill, versus $11.85 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Ergle wrote 55 prescriptions for Valsartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $33.28 per fill, versus $28.81 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Ergle wrote 51 prescriptions for Bumetanide, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $42.67 per fill, versus $30.03 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Ergle wrote 46 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $5.50 per fill, versus $7.26 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Ergle wrote 39 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $11.66 per fill, versus $7.43 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Ergle wrote 31 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 79% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $4.60 per fill, versus $6.65 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
This medication is used to treat a serious (possibly life-threatening) type of fast heartbeat called sustained ventricular tachycardia.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Ergle wrote 29 prescriptions for Sotalol, about 84% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $27.49 per fill, versus $22.71 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
Irbesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Ergle wrote 27 prescriptions for Irbesartan, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $16.20 per fill, versus $17.25 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Ergle wrote 24 prescriptions for Flecainide Acetate, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $32.77 per fill, versus $41.39 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Ergle wrote 22 prescriptions for Farxiga, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $1,351.08 per fill, versus $985.63 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
Olmesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Ergle wrote 22 prescriptions for Olmesartan Medoxomil, about 64% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $7.83 per fill, versus $17.57 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Ergle wrote 22 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 22% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $3.87 per fill, versus $12.94 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Ergle wrote 22 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $8.21 per fill, versus $12.61 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 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Ergle wrote 16 prescriptions for Multaq, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $890.90 per fill, versus $1,314.33 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Ergle wrote 15 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 38% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $5.62 per fill, versus $14.74 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Ergle wrote 15 prescriptions for Irbesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 64% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $19.35 per fill, versus $18.11 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Ergle wrote 13 prescriptions for Repatha Sureclick, about 27% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $1,040.04 per fill, versus $918.57 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Ergle wrote 12 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about 41% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $20.37 per fill, versus $28.80 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
Lovastatin 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Ergle wrote 12 prescriptions for Lovastatin, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $15.32 per fill, versus $9.37 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Ergle wrote 12 prescriptions for Telmisartan, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $57.77 per fill, versus $27.26 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
Cilostazol is used to improve the symptoms of a certain blood flow problem in the legs (intermittent claudication).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Ergle wrote 11 prescriptions for Cilostazol, about 41% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $30.96 per fill, versus $19.73 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
Enalapril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Ergle wrote 11 prescriptions for Enalapril Maleate, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $22.08 per fill, versus $14.83 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 medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Ergle wrote 11 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 17% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $26.20 per fill, versus $10.12 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. Ergle’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Ergle prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Ergle's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (544), Eliquis (309) and Rosuvastatin Calcium (303).
How does Dr. Ergle's prescribing compare with other Florida prescribers?
Of the 46 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Ergle prescribes 25 more often than the typical Florida prescriber, 5 about as often and 16 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Ergle 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 Florida 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.
