MARIA RUSTAM LATIF MD
Prescription History 1063620607
Hospitalist in Joliet, IL
What does Dr. Latif prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Latif wrote 64 Medicare prescriptions for 5 medications. The most prescribed was Cefdinir, with 16 prescriptions for 16 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. Latif prescribes.
Medications 5 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
Cefdinir is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Latif wrote 16 prescriptions for Cefdinir, about 62% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $13.13 per fill, versus $15.42 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. Latif wrote 14 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 26% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $4.44 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 a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Latif wrote 12 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 17% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $4.21 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Latif wrote 11 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 8% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (146). Medicare paid $3.83 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
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Latif wrote 11 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 32% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $4.30 per fill, versus $5.95 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. Latif’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Latif prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Latif's most prescribed medications were Cefdinir (16), Famotidine (14) and Potassium Chloride (12).
How does Dr. Latif's prescribing compare with other Illinois prescribers?
Of the 5 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Latif prescribes 5 less often than the typical Illinois prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Latif 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.
