KATRIN M.G. TSIGONIS MD
Prescription History 1023302221
Family Medicine in La Crosse, WI
What does Dr. Tsigonis prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Tsigonis wrote 1,823 Medicare prescriptions for 50 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 203 prescriptions for 38 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. Tsigonis prescribes.
Medications 50 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Tsigonis wrote 203 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (218). Medicare paid $19.32 per fill, versus $9.94 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Tsigonis wrote 91 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 71% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (128). Medicare paid $6.81 per fill, versus $9.85 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Tsigonis wrote 71 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about half as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (145). Medicare paid $3.61 per fill, versus $6.64 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Tsigonis wrote 68 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 77% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (89). Medicare paid $4.52 per fill, versus $17.24 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 Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Tsigonis wrote 68 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about half as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (117). Medicare paid $4.19 per fill, versus $14.71 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Tsigonis wrote 66 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $4.03 per fill, versus $11.25 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 a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Tsigonis wrote 62 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about half as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (123). Medicare paid $14.09 per fill, versus $14.52 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
Prazosin is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Tsigonis wrote 59 prescriptions for Prazosin Hcl, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $1.27 per fill, versus $21.24 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 pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Tsigonis wrote 59 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $3.57 per fill, versus $27.50 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 depression.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Tsigonis wrote 57 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $2.00 per fill, versus $25.20 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Tsigonis wrote 56 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 71% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $4.00 per fill, versus $13.88 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Tsigonis wrote 55 prescriptions for Synthroid, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $7.84 per fill, versus $56.28 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 bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Tsigonis wrote 53 prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $1.23 per fill, versus $66.52 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Tsigonis wrote 53 prescriptions for Baclofen, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $1.65 per fill, versus $21.43 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Tsigonis wrote 52 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 40% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (131). Medicare paid $3.22 per fill, versus $7.21 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Tsigonis wrote 45 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $7.96 per fill, versus $12.75 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Tsigonis wrote 43 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 28% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (153). Medicare paid $1.24 per fill, versus $10.75 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Tsigonis wrote 43 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about half as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $28.44 per fill, versus $10.31 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Tsigonis wrote 43 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 88% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $1,219.21 per fill, versus $1,245.82 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Tsigonis wrote 42 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 79% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $7.68 per fill, versus $24.63 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
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 Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Tsigonis wrote 31 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 63% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $9.98 per fill, versus $17.13 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Tsigonis wrote 30 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about half as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $5.12 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 medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Tsigonis wrote 30 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 37% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $7.37 per fill, versus $4.64 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 Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Tsigonis wrote 29 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about half as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $12.88 per fill, versus $12.47 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
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Tsigonis wrote 28 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 62% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $6.22 per fill, versus $14.60 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 Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Tsigonis wrote 28 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 71% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $5.26 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Tsigonis wrote 26 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $4.32 per fill, versus $9.69 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
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 Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Tsigonis wrote 26 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 25% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (103). Medicare paid $7.55 per fill, versus $11.94 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Tsigonis wrote 24 prescriptions for Jardiance, about half as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $771.10 per fill, versus $1,030.82 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 Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Tsigonis wrote 20 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 24% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $6.29 per fill, versus $15.06 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Tsigonis wrote 19 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about half as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $21.05 per fill, versus $21.82 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Tsigonis wrote 17 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 38% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $5.19 per fill, versus $21.12 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 depression.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Tsigonis wrote 17 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 26% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $5.10 per fill, versus $9.53 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Tsigonis wrote 16 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 32% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $37.32 per fill, versus $9.00 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
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 Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Tsigonis wrote 14 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 16% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $948.17 per fill, versus $901.68 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
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Tsigonis wrote 13 prescriptions for Anoro Ellipta, about 40% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $565.74 per fill, versus $568.81 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
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 Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Tsigonis wrote 13 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 14% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $4.98 per fill, versus $5.94 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
Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Tsigonis wrote 13 prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about 29% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $19.14 per fill, versus $32.07 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 help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Tsigonis wrote 13 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 30% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $2.12 per fill, versus $12.58 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Tsigonis wrote 12 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 38% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $5.78 per fill, versus $25.73 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Tsigonis wrote 12 prescriptions for Klor-Con 10, about 66% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $8.01 per fill, versus $24.36 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Tsigonis wrote 12 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 30% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $2.48 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Tsigonis wrote 12 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 15% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $5.79 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
This medication is used to treat or prevent certain urinary tract infections.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Tsigonis wrote 12 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin, about half as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $24.52 per fill, versus $35.59 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Tsigonis wrote 12 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 16% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $4.28 per fill, versus $10.33 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
This medication is used to treat open-angle glaucoma or high fluid pressure in the eye.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Tsigonis wrote 11 prescriptions for Brimonidine Tartrate, about 18% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $5.76 per fill, versus $31.08 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 Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Tsigonis wrote 11 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 20% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $5.36 per fill, versus $11.79 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
Methotrexate is used to treat certain types of cancer (such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma), severe psoriasis that has not responded to other treatments, or rheumatoid arthritis.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Tsigonis wrote 11 prescriptions for Methotrexate, about 10% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (113). Medicare paid $11.92 per fill, versus $24.55 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
Pioglitazone is a diabetes drug (thiazolidinedione-type, also called "glitazones") used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Tsigonis wrote 11 prescriptions for Pioglitazone Hcl, about 36% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $7.94 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Tsigonis wrote 11 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 22% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $4.96 per fill, versus $9.02 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. Tsigonis’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Tsigonis prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Tsigonis's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (203), Losartan Potassium (91) and Amlodipine Besylate (71).
How does Dr. Tsigonis's prescribing compare with other Wisconsin prescribers?
Of the 50 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Tsigonis prescribes 7 more often than the typical Wisconsin prescriber, 6 about as often and 37 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Tsigonis 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 Wisconsin 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.
