DR. JOHN AMBROSE MIHELCIC MD
Prescription History 1134582521
Family Medicine in Peoria, IL
What does Dr. Mihelcic prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Mihelcic wrote 1,894 Medicare prescriptions for 61 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 145 prescriptions for 61 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. Mihelcic prescribes.
Medications 61 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. Mihelcic wrote 145 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 70% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (208). Medicare paid $9.33 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Mihelcic wrote 93 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $18.74 per fill, versus $15.83 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. Mihelcic wrote 90 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 75% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (120). Medicare paid $5.31 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. Mihelcic wrote 84 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (146). Medicare paid $4.45 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Mihelcic wrote 81 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 84% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $14.54 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
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. Mihelcic wrote 70 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $36.65 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Mihelcic wrote 70 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (156). Medicare paid $8.68 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
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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Mihelcic wrote 69 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 77% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (90). Medicare paid $5.55 per fill, versus $5.20 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
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. Mihelcic wrote 61 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (115). Medicare paid $10.46 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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Mihelcic wrote 58 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 76% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $2.52 per fill, versus $4.15 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Mihelcic wrote 58 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $11.48 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
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. Mihelcic wrote 53 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (102). Medicare paid $5.19 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Mihelcic wrote 46 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (94). Medicare paid $16.29 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Mihelcic wrote 38 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $3.68 per fill, versus $7.94 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
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Mihelcic wrote 32 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $14.79 per fill, versus $20.03 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Mihelcic wrote 31 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $3.05 per fill, versus $4.12 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Mihelcic wrote 31 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 38% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $13.39 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Mihelcic wrote 29 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $5.52 per fill, versus $9.73 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
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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Mihelcic wrote 29 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $6.37 per fill, versus $11.09 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
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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Mihelcic wrote 29 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $10.85 per fill, versus $8.82 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
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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Mihelcic wrote 27 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 29% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (94). Medicare paid $938.93 per fill, versus $848.57 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
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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Mihelcic wrote 27 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $11.49 per fill, versus $12.95 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Mihelcic wrote 26 prescriptions for Finasteride, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $7.68 per fill, versus $13.03 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 pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Mihelcic wrote 26 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 64% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $27.24 per fill, versus $32.81 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Mihelcic wrote 26 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 37% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $33.57 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Mihelcic wrote 26 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 41% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $5.03 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
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. Mihelcic wrote 25 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 24% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (105). Medicare paid $17.09 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Mihelcic wrote 21 prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $172.61 per fill, versus $74.72 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
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Mihelcic wrote 21 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $10.36 per fill, versus $13.10 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Mihelcic wrote 20 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $149.43 per fill, versus $130.05 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Mihelcic wrote 20 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 34% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $6.47 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. Mihelcic wrote 19 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 39% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $12.70 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
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. Mihelcic wrote 19 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 34% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $891.93 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
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. Mihelcic wrote 19 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about 33% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $1,002.08 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Mihelcic wrote 18 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 26% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $6.64 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
This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Mihelcic wrote 18 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $20.00 per fill, versus $29.14 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
Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Mihelcic wrote 18 prescriptions for Topiramate, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $10.06 per fill, versus $12.59 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
Dulaglutide 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. Mihelcic wrote 18 prescriptions for Trulicity, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $1,129.26 per fill, versus $1,245.08 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
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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Mihelcic wrote 17 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 23% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $3.13 per fill, versus $8.10 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Mihelcic wrote 16 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 30% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $28.17 per fill, versus $21.99 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Mihelcic wrote 16 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $24.02 per fill, versus $16.82 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
Semaglutide 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. Mihelcic wrote 16 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 29% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $887.80 per fill, versus $1,303.69 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 medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Mihelcic wrote 15 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 31% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $4.48 per fill, versus $6.59 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Mihelcic wrote 14 prescriptions for Baclofen, about 36% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $12.92 per fill, versus $18.38 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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Mihelcic wrote 14 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 19% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $4.36 per fill, versus $7.01 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 a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Mihelcic wrote 14 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 20% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $20.04 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Mihelcic wrote 14 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 27% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $7.69 per fill, versus $8.46 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
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Mihelcic wrote 14 prescriptions for Valsartan, about 42% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $10.95 per fill, versus $25.92 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
Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Mihelcic wrote 13 prescriptions for Diazepam, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $1.83 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
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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Mihelcic wrote 13 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $77.68 per fill, versus $28.71 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
Lovastatin 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. Mihelcic wrote 13 prescriptions for Lovastatin, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $5.67 per fill, versus $8.92 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 contains 2 medicines: buprenorphine and naloxone.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Mihelcic wrote 12 prescriptions for Buprenorphine-Naloxone, about 25% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $37.12 per fill, versus $130.57 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Mihelcic wrote 12 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 33% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $8.12 per fill, versus $32.63 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Mihelcic wrote 12 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 20% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $17.79 per fill, versus $12.18 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 high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Mihelcic wrote 12 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $29.39 per fill, versus $17.54 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. Mihelcic wrote 11 prescriptions for Breo Ellipta, about 32% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $479.59 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
Esomeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Mihelcic wrote 11 prescriptions for Esomeprazole Magnesium, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $28.80 per fill, versus $47.28 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
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. Mihelcic wrote 11 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 21% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $12.16 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
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Mihelcic wrote 11 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 31% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $22.22 per fill, versus $27.87 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. Mihelcic wrote 11 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 24% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $3.28 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Mihelcic wrote 11 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 19% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $4.85 per fill, versus $5.65 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. Mihelcic’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Mihelcic prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Mihelcic's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (145), Gabapentin (93) and Lisinopril (90).
How does Dr. Mihelcic's prescribing compare with other Illinois prescribers?
Of the 61 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Mihelcic prescribes 7 about as often than the typical Illinois prescriber and 54 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Mihelcic 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.
