DR. GEORGE R HVOSTIK MD
Prescription History 1023015021
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Libertyville, IL
What does Dr. Hvostik prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Hvostik wrote 781 Medicare prescriptions for 26 medications. The most prescribed was Furosemide, with 102 prescriptions for 36 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. Hvostik prescribes.
Medications 26 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. Hvostik wrote 102 prescriptions for Furosemide, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (90). Medicare paid $5.86 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hvostik wrote 62 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $9.07 per fill, versus $9.73 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hvostik wrote 52 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 36% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (146). Medicare paid $6.98 per fill, versus $6.68 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
Calcitriol is a man-made active form of vitamin D.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hvostik wrote 51 prescriptions for Calcitriol, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $14.80 per fill, versus $15.98 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
Sevelamer is used to lower high blood phosphorus (phosphate) levels in patients who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hvostik wrote 47 prescriptions for Sevelamer Carbonate, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $229.12 per fill, versus $198.39 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
This medication is used to make the urine less acidic.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hvostik wrote 45 prescriptions for Potassium Citrate Er, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $214.38 per fill, versus $92.21 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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hvostik wrote 43 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $8.90 per fill, versus $4.15 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. Hvostik wrote 39 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $11.61 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. Hvostik wrote 37 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 32% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (115). Medicare paid $8.71 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
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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hvostik wrote 37 prescriptions for Torsemide, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $19.64 per fill, versus $17.69 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
Calcium acetate is used to prevent high blood phosphate levels in patients who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hvostik wrote 32 prescriptions for Calcium Acetate, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $115.96 per fill, versus $63.78 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hvostik wrote 24 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 19% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $19.76 per fill, versus $14.27 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hvostik wrote 24 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 34% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $8.85 per fill, versus $20.43 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
Sucroferric oxyhydroxide is used to lower high blood phosphate levels in people who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hvostik wrote 24 prescriptions for Velphoro, about 87% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $3,082.28 per fill, versus $2,719.39 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
Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hvostik wrote 23 prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about 82% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $21.54 per fill, versus $13.82 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hvostik wrote 17 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 18% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (94). Medicare paid $12.88 per fill, versus $14.59 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hvostik wrote 15 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 27% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $1,281.00 per fill, versus $1,039.71 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
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hvostik wrote 15 prescriptions for Valsartan, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $51.46 per fill, versus $25.92 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
This medication is used for certain patients who have symptoms of low blood pressure when standing.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hvostik wrote 12 prescriptions for Midodrine Hcl, about 38% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $53.11 per fill, versus $58.72 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
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hvostik wrote 12 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 34% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $61.90 per fill, versus $27.87 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hvostik wrote 12 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 23% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $28.52 per fill, versus $8.46 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
This medication is used to treat a high level of potassium in your blood.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hvostik wrote 12 prescriptions for Veltassa, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $997.70 per fill, versus $1,110.92 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
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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hvostik wrote 11 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 5% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (208). Medicare paid $8.72 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 alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hvostik wrote 11 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about 39% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $9.25 per fill, versus $6.93 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hvostik wrote 11 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 9% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (120). Medicare paid $19.23 per fill, versus $7.00 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
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hvostik wrote 11 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 32% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $13.82 per fill, versus $12.48 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. Hvostik’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Hvostik prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Hvostik's most prescribed medications were Furosemide (102), Allopurinol (62) and Amlodipine Besylate (52).
How does Dr. Hvostik's prescribing compare with other Illinois prescribers?
Of the 26 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Hvostik prescribes 1 more often than the typical Illinois prescriber, 8 about as often and 17 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Hvostik 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.
