MATTHEW WESLEY COLMAN MD
Prescription History 1205002607
Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine in Chicago, IL
What does Dr. Colman prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Colman wrote 1,695 Medicare prescriptions for 12 medications. The most prescribed was Gabapentin, with 319 prescriptions for 116 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. Colman prescribes.
Medications 12 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Colman wrote 319 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 3.7 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $9.90 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Colman wrote 278 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 5.2 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $2.89 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
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Colman wrote 259 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 3.7 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $10.98 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Colman wrote 227 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 6.5 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $9.29 per fill, versus $8.56 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
See also Warning section.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Colman wrote 216 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 3.8 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $2.67 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.
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. Colman wrote 115 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 2.8 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $22.28 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 help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Colman wrote 95 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $5.48 per fill, versus $14.50 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Colman wrote 70 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 2 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $5.62 per fill, versus $5.95 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Colman wrote 53 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $2.47 per fill, versus $9.75 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Colman wrote 22 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 61% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $21.54 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
Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasms/pain.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Colman wrote 21 prescriptions for Methocarbamol, about 85% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $4.27 per fill, versus $10.82 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
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. Colman wrote 20 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $6.09 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.
Questions about Dr. Colman’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Colman prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Colman's most prescribed medications were Gabapentin (319), Meloxicam (278) and Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (259).
How does Dr. Colman's prescribing compare with other Illinois prescribers?
Of the 12 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Colman prescribes 9 more often than the typical Illinois prescriber, 1 about as often and 2 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Colman 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.
