JOSELITO T BURGOS JR. MD
Prescription History 1073580098
Internal Medicine in Aitkin, MN
What does Dr. Burgos prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Burgos wrote 2,349 Medicare prescriptions for 69 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 129 prescriptions for 42 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. Burgos prescribes.
Medications 69 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Burgos wrote 129 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 73% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (177). Medicare paid $11.54 per fill, versus $13.32 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 Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Burgos wrote 111 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (107). Medicare paid $13.20 per fill, versus $17.32 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 Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Burgos wrote 108 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 86% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $8.18 per fill, versus $9.39 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Burgos wrote 94 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 70% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (135). Medicare paid $13.13 per fill, versus $13.23 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 Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Burgos wrote 91 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 81% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (112). Medicare paid $10.85 per fill, versus $12.27 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Burgos wrote 87 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $12.69 per fill, versus $10.89 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 Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Burgos wrote 81 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 65% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $6.10 per fill, versus $8.62 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 Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Burgos wrote 80 prescriptions for Furosemide, about as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $4.71 per fill, versus $6.10 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 Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Burgos wrote 79 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 78% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $13.77 per fill, versus $14.15 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Burgos wrote 71 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 88% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $11.52 per fill, versus $17.84 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 Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Burgos wrote 69 prescriptions for Eliquis, about as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $823.91 per fill, versus $925.49 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 Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Burgos wrote 61 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $3.72 per fill, versus $5.06 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
Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Burgos wrote 57 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $891.16 per fill, versus $993.37 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Burgos wrote 54 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 72% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $34.18 per fill, versus $17.09 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 Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Burgos wrote 48 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $15.11 per fill, versus $14.95 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 Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Burgos wrote 47 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 85% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $18.90 per fill, versus $15.09 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
Simvastatin 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 Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Burgos wrote 47 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $12.13 per fill, versus $11.14 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Burgos wrote 43 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 87% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $18.20 per fill, versus $25.72 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Burgos wrote 42 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $15.11 per fill, versus $12.53 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Burgos wrote 40 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $12.93 per fill, versus $11.47 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
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 Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Burgos wrote 35 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $5.59 per fill, versus $12.12 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 blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Burgos wrote 34 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about 62% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $9.18 per fill, versus $11.24 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 help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Burgos wrote 33 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 75% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $4.84 per fill, versus $10.39 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Burgos wrote 32 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 72% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $16.45 per fill, versus $11.84 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Burgos wrote 29 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 66% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $2.94 per fill, versus $8.26 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Burgos wrote 27 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $9.89 per fill, versus $8.69 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
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Burgos wrote 26 prescriptions for Fluticasone-Salmeterol, about as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $147.44 per fill, versus $176.58 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
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Burgos wrote 26 prescriptions for Glipizide Er, about 75% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $15.61 per fill, versus $20.12 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Burgos wrote 26 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 67% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $119.04 per fill, versus $124.57 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
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 Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Burgos wrote 25 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 64% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $4.08 per fill, versus $14.01 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 Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Burgos wrote 23 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $15.16 per fill, versus $25.39 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Burgos wrote 22 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 35% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $12.90 per fill, versus $12.72 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
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 Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Burgos wrote 21 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $38.30 per fill, versus $37.48 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Burgos wrote 20 prescriptions for Basaglar Kwikpen U-100, about 90% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $306.95 per fill, versus $401.79 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Burgos wrote 20 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $8.89 per fill, versus $11.00 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 medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Burgos wrote 20 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 40% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $14.55 per fill, versus $13.75 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
Fenofibrate 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 Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Burgos wrote 20 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $22.37 per fill, versus $22.64 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Burgos wrote 20 prescriptions for Nano 2nd Gen Pen Needle, about as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $58.37 per fill, versus $97.27 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Burgos wrote 20 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $17.47 per fill, versus $10.28 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
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 Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Burgos wrote 20 prescriptions for Torsemide, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $39.56 per fill, versus $21.58 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
This medication is used to treat certain bladder problems (overactive bladder, neurogenic detrusor overactivity).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Burgos wrote 19 prescriptions for Myrbetriq, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $537.15 per fill, versus $619.69 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
Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Burgos wrote 18 prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about 68% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $9.31 per fill, versus $16.30 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 seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Burgos wrote 18 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $30.59 per fill, versus $44.60 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 Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Burgos wrote 18 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 25% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $3.83 per fill, versus $5.05 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Burgos wrote 18 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 41% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $957.35 per fill, versus $1,265.25 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Burgos wrote 18 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $7.95 per fill, versus $6.46 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
Nystatin is used to treat fungal skin infections.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Burgos wrote 17 prescriptions for Nystatin, about 70% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $14.53 per fill, versus $21.74 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 Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Burgos wrote 16 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 39% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $4.25 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Burgos wrote 16 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er, about as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $28.95 per fill, versus $29.19 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 Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Burgos wrote 16 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 39% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $15.75 per fill, versus $16.49 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
Cefdinir is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Burgos wrote 15 prescriptions for Cefdinir, about 68% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $22.31 per fill, versus $13.86 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
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Burgos wrote 14 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $12.04 per fill, versus $17.01 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 chest pain (angina) in people that have a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Burgos wrote 14 prescriptions for Nitroglycerin, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $9.37 per fill, versus $10.49 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Burgos wrote 13 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $11.70 per fill, versus $9.24 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Burgos wrote 13 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $40.46 per fill, versus $26.36 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Burgos wrote 13 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $3.85 per fill, versus $12.90 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 serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as sustained ventricular tachycardia and paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Burgos wrote 13 prescriptions for Flecainide Acetate, about 30% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $4.28 per fill, versus $44.08 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
This medication is used to treat a serious (possibly life-threatening) type of fast heartbeat called sustained ventricular tachycardia.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Burgos wrote 13 prescriptions for Sotalol, about 30% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $7.29 per fill, versus $22.33 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 depression.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Burgos wrote 13 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 20% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $8.89 per fill, versus $11.95 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Burgos wrote 12 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 36% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $3.15 per fill, versus $6.30 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 Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Burgos wrote 12 prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $11.92 per fill, versus $15.46 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Burgos wrote 12 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 29% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $1,488.70 per fill, versus $1,040.12 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
Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Burgos wrote 12 prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about 26% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $28.02 per fill, versus $36.59 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 help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Burgos wrote 12 prescriptions for Morphine Sulfate Er, about 36% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $31.00 per fill, versus $27.39 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Burgos wrote 12 prescriptions for Synthroid, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $49.77 per fill, versus $75.57 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Burgos wrote 11 prescriptions for Bupropion Hcl Sr, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $17.22 per fill, versus $22.05 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as insect bites, poison oak/ivy, eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash, itching of the outer female genitals, anal itching).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Burgos wrote 11 prescriptions for Hydrocortisone, about 39% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $15.92 per fill, versus $19.31 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Burgos wrote 11 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 30% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $22.25 per fill, versus $13.43 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
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 Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Burgos wrote 11 prescriptions for Ventolin Hfa, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $55.30 per fill, versus $68.71 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. Burgos’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Burgos prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Burgos's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (129), Metoprolol Succinate (111) and Lisinopril (108).
How does Dr. Burgos's prescribing compare with other Minnesota prescribers?
Of the 69 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Burgos prescribes 3 more often than the typical Minnesota prescriber, 18 about as often and 48 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Burgos 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 Minnesota 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.
