DEKOIYA MONTREAL BURTON MD
Prescription History 1255917621
Pediatrics in Chicago, IL
What does Dr. Burton prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Burton wrote 259 Medicare prescriptions for 17 medications. The most prescribed was Levothyroxine Sodium, with 29 prescriptions.
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. Burton prescribes.
Medications 17 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Burton wrote 29 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 19% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (156). Medicare paid $8.26 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
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. Burton wrote 28 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 13% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (208). Medicare paid $3.39 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. Burton wrote 19 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 13% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (146). Medicare paid $2.66 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
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. Burton wrote 18 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 20% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (90). Medicare paid $4.71 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
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. Burton wrote 14 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 15% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (94). Medicare paid $662.59 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Burton wrote 14 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 11% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $7.56 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 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. Burton wrote 14 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 20% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $5.60 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
Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Burton wrote 13 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about 31% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $9.77 per fill, versus $12.77 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. Burton wrote 13 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 11% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (115). Medicare paid $2.67 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Burton wrote 13 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 25% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $22.09 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.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Burton wrote 13 prescriptions for Ultra-Fine Nano Pen Needle, about 66% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $59.85 per fill, versus $86.39 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Burton wrote 12 prescriptions for Baclofen, about 31% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $40.03 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.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Burton wrote 12 prescriptions for Easy Touch Alcohol Prep Pads, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $2.98 per fill, versus $6.32 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
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. Burton wrote 12 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 24% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $7.77 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
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. Burton wrote 12 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 12% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (102). Medicare paid $5.86 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 is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Burton wrote 12 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride Er, about 35% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $19.25 per fill, versus $22.31 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
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. Burton wrote 11 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 22% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $15.78 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.
Questions about Dr. Burton’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Burton prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Burton's most prescribed medications were Levothyroxine Sodium (29), Atorvastatin Calcium (28) and Amlodipine Besylate (19).
How does Dr. Burton's prescribing compare with other Illinois prescribers?
Of the 17 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Burton prescribes 17 less often than the typical Illinois prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Burton 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.
