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DONALD KIM M.D.
At A Glance: This Prescriber in 2015
Self-Reported Primary Specialty
Rank: 34 out of 412
Rank: 5 out of 412
How Does This Prescriber Compare to Peers?
In the same specialty and state. Caveats »
this specialty
in Oklahoma lower than average
Antipsychotics
This provider prescribed antipsychotics to at least one but fewer than 11 patients who are 65 and older, so Medicare redacted the exact figure. Comparisons are not shown.
Antibiotics
7% of this provider’s 604 patients filled at least one prescription for an antibiotic drug, compared to an average of 27%.
Risky Drugs for Seniors
27% of this provider’s 235 patients 65 and older filled at least one prescription for a potentially inappropriate drug, compared to an average of 15%.
Opioids
92% of this provider’s 604 patients filled at least one prescription for an opioid, compared to an average of 23%.
Brand Name Drugs *
16% of this provider’s prescriptions were for brand-name drugs, compared to an average of 21%.
* This is an estimate, see our methodology.
Prescription Price
$138 was the average price of a prescription from this provider, compared to $84 among peers.
Prescriptions per Patient
27 is the average number of prescriptions (including refills) per patient, compared to an average of 19.
How This Provider’s Patients Compare
Doctors often say their patients are sicker or more complex than those of their peers. The measure displayed below, used by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, takes into account patients’ characteristics to estimate whether they are expected to have above-average Medicare spending. It considers patients’ age, sex, diagnoses from the past year and other factors. This provider’s score below takes into account all patients.
This Provider's History
A comparison of this provider’s prescribing in Part D since 2012. All years may not be shown if there is insufficient data.
Cost of Claims
$1.36M
2012
$1.79M
2013
$2.15M
2014
$2.23M
2015
Number of Claims
11,096
2012
14,027
2013
15,372
2014
16,115
2015
This Prescriber's Drugs
The table below list this provider’s drugs, the number of prescriptions and how many went to seniors. Drugs are ranked by volume and compared with the rank for all providers in the same specialty and state. The list below includes only those drugs for which this provider wrote 50 or more prescriptions.
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An opioid drug. More » Prescription opioids (painkillers) can help alleviate certain kinds of pain in the short term but carry serious health risks.
An antibiotic drug. More » Used to treat bacterial infections but are often prescribed incorrectly to treat viral infections, such as chest colds or the flu.
An antipsychotic drug. More » Antipsychotics are frequently given to dementia patients, though it increases their risk of death.
A risky drug for seniors. More » The American Geriatrics Society has said this drug is "potentially dangerous" for seniors and might be inappropriate.
This provider is among the top 10 prescribers of this drug in the country.
This provider’s prescriptions for this drug were for more days than those of peers. More » Because of this, his or her prescription count may be lower.
This provider’s prescriptions for this drug were for fewer days than those of peers. More » Because of this, his or her prescription count may be higher.
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This Drug's Rank
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| Drug Name | Total Prescriptions Filled with Refills |
Prescriptions to 65+ |
Patients Receiving this Drug | Category | For this Prescriber | For this Prescriber's Peers |
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OXYCODONE HCL
Oxycodone is used to reliev... + Oxycodone is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
1,755
prescriptions, 11% of all prescriptions |
443
prescriptions. |
180
patients, 30% of all patients |
O | 1 | 51 |
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OXYCODONE-ACETAMINOPHEN
Used to relieve moderate to... + Used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
1,718
prescriptions, 11% of all prescriptions |
634
prescriptions. |
203
patients, 34% of all patients |
O | 2 | 46 |
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HYDROCODONE-ACETAMINOPHEN
Used to relieve moderate to... + Used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
1,572
prescriptions, 10% of all prescriptions |
707
prescriptions. |
171
patients, 28% of all patients |
O | 3 | 3 |
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FENTANYL
Treats severe, ongoing pain... + Treats severe, ongoing pain (during and after surgery, cancer pain) that cannot be controlled with other medicines. Source: National Library of Medicine |
1,501
prescriptions, 9% of all prescriptions |
429
prescriptions. |
190
patients, 31% of all patients |
O 10 | 4 | 66 |
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MORPHINE SULFATE ER
Morphine (extended release)... + Morphine (extended release) is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
1,248
prescriptions, 8% of all prescriptions |
449
prescriptions. |
130
patients, 22% of all patients |
O | 5 | 67 |
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CARISOPRODOL
Treats pain and stiffness o... + Treats pain and stiffness of muscle spasms. Source: National Library of Medicine |
811
prescriptions, 5% of all prescriptions |
183
prescriptions. |
97
patients, 16% of all patients |
R 10 | 6 | 126 |
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TIZANIDINE HCL
Tizanidine is used to relie... + Tizanidine is used to relieve the spasms and increased muscle tone caused by multiple sclerosis (MS, a disease in which the nerves do not function properly and patients may experience weakness, numbness, loss of muscle coordination and problems with vision, speech, and bladder control), stroke, or brain or spinal injury. Source: National Library of Medicine |
775
prescriptions, 5% of all prescriptions |
200
prescriptions. |
138
patients, 23% of all patients |
7 | 71 | |
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OXYCONTIN
Oxycodone is used to reliev... + Oxycodone is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
765
prescriptions, 5% of all prescriptions |
243
prescriptions. |
72
patients, 12% of all patients |
O | 8 | 109 |
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GABAPENTIN
Treats certain types of sei... + Treats certain types of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
504
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
182
prescriptions. |
92
patients, 15% of all patients |
9 | 9 | |
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LYRICA
Treats nerve and muscle pai... + Treats nerve and muscle pain caused by diabetes, shingles, fibromyalgia, or a spinal cord injury. Source: National Library of Medicine |
321
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
38
prescriptions. |
43
patients, 7% of all patients |
10 | 48 | |
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OPANA ER
Used to relieve moderate to... + Used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
270
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
41
prescriptions. |
41
patients, 7% of all patients |
O | 11 | 234 |
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METHOCARBAMOL
Treats muscle pain and spas... + Treats muscle pain and spasms. Source: National Library of Medicine |
237
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
56
prescriptions. |
44
patients, 7% of all patients |
R | 12 | 225 |
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CELECOXIB
Treats mild to moderate pai... + Treats mild to moderate pain and help relieve symptoms of arthritis (e. Source: National Library of Medicine |
236
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
78
prescriptions. |
61
patients, 10% of all patients |
13 | 88 | |
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CYCLOBENZAPRINE HCL
Cyclobenzaprine, a muscle r... + Cyclobenzaprine, a muscle relaxant, is used with rest, physical therapy, and other measures to relax muscles and relieve pain and discomfort caused by strains, sprains, and other muscle injuries. Source: National Library of Medicine |
229
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
38
prescriptions. |
40
patients, 7% of all patients |
R | 14 | 74 |
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DULOXETINE HCL
Duloxetine is used to treat... + Duloxetine is used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD; excessive worry and tension that disrupts daily life and lasts for 6 months or longer). Source: National Library of Medicine |
216
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
28
prescriptions. |
34
patients, 6% of all patients |
15 | 36 | |
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ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE
Zolpidem is used to treat i... + Zolpidem is used to treat insomnia (difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep). Source: National Library of Medicine |
208
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
41
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 4% of all patients |
R | 16 | 29 |
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MELOXICAM
Treats symptoms of osteoart... + Treats symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA). Source: National Library of Medicine |
186
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
89
prescriptions. |
37
patients, 6% of all patients |
17 | 21 | |
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TOPIRAMATE
Helps control and prevent c... + Helps control and prevent certain kinds of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
155
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
33
prescriptions. |
29
patients, 5% of all patients |
18 | 115 | |
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TEMAZEPAM
Treats insomnia (trouble sl... + Treats insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
120
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
48
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
19 | 62 | |
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PROMETHAZINE HCL
Promethazine is used to rel... + Promethazine is used to relieve the symptoms of allergic reactions such as allergic rhinitis (runny nose and watery eyes caused by allergy to pollen, mold or dust), allergic conjunctivitis (red, watery eyes caused by allergies), allergic skin reactions, and allergic reactions to blood or plasma products. Source: National Library of Medicine |
113
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
11
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 3% of all patients |
R | 20 | 111 |
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ESCITALOPRAM OXALATE
Escitalopram is used to tre... + Escitalopram is used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder (excessive worry and tension that disrupts daily life and lasts for 6 months or longer). Source: National Library of Medicine |
97
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 3% of all patients |
21 | 35 | |
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ONDANSETRON HCL*
Ondansetron is used to prev... + Ondansetron is used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgery. Source: National Library of Medicine |
92
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
16
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 4% of all patients |
22 | 191 | |
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ENDOCET
Treats moderate to moderate... + Treats moderate to moderately severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
90
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
18
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 4% of all patients |
O | 23 | 320 |
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BUTALBITAL-ACETAMINOPHEN-CAFFE
This combination of drugs i... + This combination of drugs is used to relieve tension headaches. Source: National Library of Medicine |
88
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
17
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 3% of all patients |
R | 24 | 292 |
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AMITIZA
Treats certain types of lon... + Treats certain types of long-term constipation by helping you have a bowel movement. Source: National Library of Medicine |
87
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
34
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 3% of all patients |
25 | 206 | |
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LINZESS
Used in adults to treat irr... + Used in adults to treat irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C; a condition that causes stomach pain or cramps, bloating, and infrequent or difficult passage of stools) and chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC; difficult or infrequent passage of stools that lasts for 3 months or longer and is not caused by a disease or a medication). Source: National Library of Medicine |
84
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 3% of all patients |
26 | 296 | |
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LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM
Levothyroxine, a thyroid ho... + Levothyroxine, a thyroid hormone, is used to treat hypothyroidism, a condition where the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone. Source: National Library of Medicine |
79
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
27 | 1 | |
| NUCYNTA ER |
75
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
0
prescriptions. |
<11 | O | 28 | 333 |
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PREDNISONE
Treats inflammation (swelli... + Treats inflammation (swelling), severe allergies, complications of chronic illnesses, and other medical problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
75
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
26
prescriptions. |
66
patients, 11% of all patients |
28 | 39 | |
| OXYMORPHONE HCL ER |
73
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
16
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 3% of all patients |
O | 30 | 337 |
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OMEPRAZOLE
Treats heartburn, stomach u... + Treats heartburn, stomach ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and conditions that cause your stomach to make too much acid, such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, endocrine tumors, and systemic mastocytosis. Source: National Library of Medicine |
71
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
26
prescriptions. |
<11 | 31 | 4 | |
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PRAMIPEXOLE DIHYDROCHLORIDE
Pramipexole is used alone o... + Pramipexole is used alone or with other medications to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease (PD; a disorder of the nervous system that causes difficulties with movement, muscle control, and balance), including shaking of parts of the body, stiffness, slowed movements, and problems with balance. Source: National Library of Medicine |
68
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
17
prescriptions. |
<11 | 32 | 143 | |
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BUPROPION HCL SR
Bupropion (Aplenzin, Wellbu... + Bupropion (Aplenzin, Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL) is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
63
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
20
prescriptions. |
<11 | 33 | 163 | |
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PROAIR HFA
Treats or prevents bronchos... + Treats or prevents bronchospasm in patients with asthma, emphysema, bronchitis, and other lung diseases. Source: National Library of Medicine |
63
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
40
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 4% of all patients |
33 | 34 | |
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CITALOPRAM HBR
Citalopram is used to treat... + Citalopram is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
61
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
<11 | 35 | 22 | |
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ESZOPICLONE
Eszopiclone is used to trea... + Eszopiclone is used to treat insomnia (difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep). Source: National Library of Medicine |
61
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
13
prescriptions. |
<11 | R | 35 | 362 |
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BACLOFEN
Treats muscle spasms caused... + Treats muscle spasms caused by multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injury or disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
60
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
26
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 3% of all patients |
37 | 95 | |
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METFORMIN HCL
Metformin is used alone or ... + Metformin is used alone or with other medications, including insulin, to treat type 2 diabetes (condition in which the body does not use insulin normally and, therefore, cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood). Source: National Library of Medicine |
57
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
44
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
38 | 10 | |
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HYDROMORPHONE HCL*
Used to relieve moderate to... + Used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
54
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
38
prescriptions. |
<11 | O | 39 | 315 |
| OXYMORPHONE HCL |
51
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
<11 | O | 40 | 399 |
About This Data
Prescribing data from Medicare’s prescription drug benefit, known as Part D, was compiled and released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the federal agency that oversees the program. The data for 2015 includes more than 1.4 billion prescriptions written by nearly 1.4 million doctors, nurses and other providers. This database lists about 447,000 of those providers who wrote 50 or more prescriptions for at least one drug that year. More than three-fourths of these prescriptions went to patients 65 and older; the rest were for disabled patients. Methodology »
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Caveats
- No comparisons are shown if there are fewer than 20 prescribers in the state share this specialty.
- Comparisons do not take into account the medical conditions of patients. Medications for certain conditions do not have generic alternatives, so patients would receive more expensive brand name drugs.
- This provider's address and specialty information was last updated on Sept. 10, 2007.
- Comparisons are based on each provider’s current address, not necessarily where he or she worked during the time period covered in this database.
- In rare circumstances, providers' prescription tallies may be inflated. Sometimes providers are credited with prescriptions written by colleagues (this happens in long-term care facilities) or are victims of fraud involving theft of their provider number.