DR. MARIA RIZA DE GUZMAN BAUTISTA MD
Prescription History 1154400513
Family Medicine in Chicago, IL
What does Dr. Bautista prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Bautista wrote 3,289 Medicare prescriptions for 68 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 506 prescriptions for 242 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. Bautista prescribes.
Medications 68 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. Bautista wrote 506 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (208). Medicare paid $6.31 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Bautista wrote 249 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (146). Medicare paid $5.79 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
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. Bautista wrote 188 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (115). Medicare paid $5.89 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
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. Bautista wrote 154 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (102). Medicare paid $5.05 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Bautista wrote 113 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $13.45 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Bautista wrote 86 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $13.21 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Bautista wrote 84 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 70% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (120). Medicare paid $6.01 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
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. Bautista wrote 82 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $10.54 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 a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Bautista wrote 77 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $10.29 per fill, versus $9.36 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Bautista wrote 75 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $4.04 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Bautista wrote 71 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 76% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (94). Medicare paid $17.01 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Bautista wrote 70 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $8.25 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Bautista wrote 67 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $3.25 per fill, versus $8.38 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
Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Bautista wrote 62 prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $16.61 per fill, versus $13.82 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
Enalapril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Bautista wrote 62 prescriptions for Enalapril Maleate, about 2 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $14.91 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Bautista wrote 61 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 87% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $8.67 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
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. Bautista wrote 57 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $52.61 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. Bautista wrote 55 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 35% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (156). Medicare paid $11.90 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
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Bautista wrote 54 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $10.28 per fill, versus $12.48 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
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. Bautista wrote 52 prescriptions for Furosemide, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (90). Medicare paid $6.30 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Bautista wrote 51 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 86% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $10.91 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
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Bautista wrote 51 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $34.19 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Bautista wrote 48 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $7.75 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Bautista wrote 38 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 75% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $50.05 per fill, versus $23.83 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
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. Bautista wrote 37 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 75% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $11.97 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
Irbesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Bautista wrote 35 prescriptions for Irbesartan, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $21.15 per fill, versus $17.40 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
Methimazole is used to treat overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Bautista wrote 33 prescriptions for Methimazole, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $12.08 per fill, versus $10.56 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Bautista wrote 32 prescriptions for Alcohol Prep Pads, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $2.07 per fill, versus $31.52 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Bautista wrote 32 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $6.92 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
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. Bautista wrote 31 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $6.93 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
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. Bautista wrote 30 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $9.39 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
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. Bautista wrote 30 prescriptions for Jardiance, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $1,232.11 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
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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Bautista wrote 30 prescriptions for Pioglitazone Hcl, about 86% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $8.27 per fill, versus $11.74 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Bautista wrote 28 prescriptions for Single Use Swab, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $2.00 per fill, versus $3.61 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. Bautista wrote 25 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 26% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $9.59 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 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. Bautista wrote 24 prescriptions for Breo Ellipta, about 70% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $501.15 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
Glipizide 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. Bautista wrote 24 prescriptions for Glipizide Er, about 66% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $13.08 per fill, versus $13.55 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
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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Bautista wrote 24 prescriptions for Hydrocortisone, about 82% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $18.67 per fill, versus $15.03 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Bautista wrote 23 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 34% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $13.64 per fill, versus $11.52 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
Glipizide 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. Bautista wrote 21 prescriptions for Glipizide, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $5.20 per fill, versus $8.97 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Bautista wrote 20 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $36.06 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Bautista wrote 20 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 23% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $15.28 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
Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Bautista wrote 20 prescriptions for Januvia, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $1,467.59 per fill, versus $913.62 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
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. Bautista wrote 20 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $137.00 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.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Bautista wrote 19 prescriptions for Alcohol Pads, about 72% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $91.60 per fill, versus $46.83 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
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. Bautista wrote 19 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 25% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $5.38 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
Meclizine is an antihistamine that is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Bautista wrote 18 prescriptions for Meclizine Hcl, about 72% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $4.06 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
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. Bautista wrote 18 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 34% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $7.18 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
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. Bautista wrote 16 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 15% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (105). Medicare paid $18.24 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Bautista wrote 15 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 20% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $6.06 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 combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Bautista wrote 15 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $1.19 per fill, versus $4.46 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
This product is a combination of two drugs: a calcium channel blocker (amlodipine) and an ACE inhibitor (benazepril).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Bautista wrote 14 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate-Benazepril, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $10.05 per fill, versus $14.96 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Bautista wrote 14 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 41% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $3.56 per fill, versus $5.14 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
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. Bautista wrote 14 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 15% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (94). Medicare paid $906.86 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Bautista wrote 14 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $5.52 per fill, versus $6.01 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Bautista wrote 14 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 37% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $7.12 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
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. Bautista wrote 14 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 26% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $1,430.27 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Bautista wrote 14 prescriptions for Paroxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $3.96 per fill, versus $11.98 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
Glimepiride 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. Bautista wrote 13 prescriptions for Glimepiride, about 30% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $3.95 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Bautista wrote 13 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 19% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $4.87 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
Vitamin D (ergocalciferol-D2, cholecalciferol-D3, alfacalcidol) is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps your body absorb calcium and phosphorus.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Bautista wrote 13 prescriptions for Vitamin D2, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $3.25 per fill, versus $6.87 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
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. Bautista wrote 12 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $27.88 per fill, versus $26.65 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. Bautista wrote 12 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about 18% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $26.08 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
Linagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Bautista wrote 12 prescriptions for Tradjenta, about 40% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $1,052.73 per fill, versus $716.21 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 medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Bautista wrote 11 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about 39% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $5.65 per fill, versus $6.93 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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Bautista wrote 11 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about 32% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $24.41 per fill, versus $23.27 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
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. Bautista wrote 11 prescriptions for Ventolin Hfa, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $88.54 per fill, versus $69.57 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
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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Bautista wrote 11 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 24% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $1,772.81 per fill, versus $923.03 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. Bautista’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Bautista prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Bautista's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (506), Amlodipine Besylate (249) and Losartan Potassium (188).
How does Dr. Bautista's prescribing compare with other Illinois prescribers?
Of the 68 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Bautista prescribes 14 more often than the typical Illinois prescriber, 13 about as often and 41 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Bautista 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.
