DR. RAYMOND M PONGONIS JR. M.D.
Prescription History 1023274792
Allergy & Immunology in Naperville, IL
What does Dr. Pongonis prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Pongonis wrote 346 Medicare prescriptions for 8 medications. The most prescribed was Montelukast Sodium, with 157 prescriptions for 48 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. Pongonis prescribes.
Medications 8 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Pongonis wrote 157 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 2.7 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $10.45 per fill, versus $10.66 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
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Pongonis wrote 44 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 89% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $13.47 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
This medication is used to relieve nasal symptoms such as runny/itching/stuffy nose, sneezing, and post-nasal drip caused by allergies or other conditions.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Pongonis wrote 42 prescriptions for Azelastine Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $34.92 per fill, versus $28.67 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
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Pongonis wrote 31 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $24.00 per fill, versus $31.97 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
Fluticasone is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Pongonis wrote 26 prescriptions for Arnuity Ellipta, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $331.04 per fill, versus $303.92 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Pongonis wrote 19 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about 33% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $1,491.87 per fill, versus $847.43 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
Levocetirizine is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, and sneezing.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Pongonis wrote 14 prescriptions for Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $11.08 per fill, versus $14.37 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 prevent and decrease symptoms (wheezing and trouble breathing) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Pongonis wrote 13 prescriptions for Breo Ellipta, about 38% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $667.71 per fill, versus $513.05 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. Pongonis’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Pongonis prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Pongonis's most prescribed medications were Montelukast Sodium (157), Fluticasone Propionate (44) and Azelastine Hcl (42).
How does Dr. Pongonis's prescribing compare with other Illinois prescribers?
Of the 8 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Pongonis prescribes 1 more often than the typical Illinois prescriber, 3 about as often and 4 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Pongonis 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.
