PATRICK HINES DO
Prescription History 1023549821
Family Medicine in Buffalo Grove, IL
What does Dr. Hines prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Hines wrote 651 Medicare prescriptions for 27 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 101 prescriptions for 27 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. Hines prescribes.
Medications 27 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
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. Hines wrote 101 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (208). Medicare paid $8.45 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hines wrote 57 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 36% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (156). Medicare paid $11.49 per fill, versus $10.46 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hines wrote 41 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $13.07 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hines wrote 38 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 32% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (120). Medicare paid $7.23 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hines wrote 36 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 25% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (146). Medicare paid $5.73 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hines wrote 36 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 29% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $15.11 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
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. Hines wrote 30 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 26% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (115). Medicare paid $11.90 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
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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hines wrote 28 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 27% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (105). Medicare paid $10.90 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hines wrote 28 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $13.62 per fill, versus $8.47 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
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. Hines wrote 24 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $6.13 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hines wrote 23 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 23% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (102). Medicare paid $5.62 per fill, versus $7.31 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
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. Hines wrote 17 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 30% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $1,146.92 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
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. Hines wrote 15 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 25% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $28.10 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hines wrote 15 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $9.98 per fill, versus $8.56 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. Hines wrote 15 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 16% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (94). Medicare paid $13.16 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hines wrote 14 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 20% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $7.64 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
Enalapril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hines wrote 14 prescriptions for Enalapril Maleate, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $21.52 per fill, versus $15.68 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hines wrote 14 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 17% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $8.18 per fill, versus $12.56 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
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hines wrote 13 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about 20% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $16.65 per fill, versus $30.45 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
Liothyronine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hines wrote 12 prescriptions for Liothyronine Sodium, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $14.37 per fill, versus $32.66 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hines wrote 12 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 22% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $7.83 per fill, versus $9.22 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 treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hines wrote 12 prescriptions for Olanzapine, about 20% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $17.08 per fill, versus $20.86 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
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hines wrote 12 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 26% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $1.93 per fill, versus $3.88 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hines wrote 11 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 31% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $17.68 per fill, versus $6.92 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 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. Hines wrote 11 prescriptions for Breo Ellipta, about 32% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $409.38 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.
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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hines wrote 11 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 21% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $8.14 per fill, versus $12.03 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 certain types of breast cancer (such as hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer) in women after menopause.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hines wrote 11 prescriptions for Letrozole, about 20% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $17.68 per fill, versus $19.02 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. Hines’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Hines prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Hines's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (101), Levothyroxine Sodium (57) and Omeprazole (41).
How does Dr. Hines's prescribing compare with other Illinois prescribers?
Of the 27 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Hines prescribes 27 less often than the typical Illinois prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Hines 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.
