CATHERINE MICHELLE BJERUM MD
Prescription History 1275616021
Hospitalist in Cleveland, OH
What does Dr. Bjerum prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Bjerum wrote 81 Medicare prescriptions for 6 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 17 prescriptions for 15 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. Bjerum prescribes.
Medications 6 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 Ohio 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Bjerum wrote 17 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 8% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (224). Medicare paid $10.61 per fill, versus $9.54 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
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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Bjerum wrote 15 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 23% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $5.69 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
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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Bjerum wrote 14 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 27% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $1.97 per fill, versus $3.48 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Bjerum wrote 13 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 14% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $8.16 per fill, versus $13.02 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Bjerum wrote 11 prescriptions for Cefdinir, about 38% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $6.76 per fill, versus $14.14 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Bjerum wrote 11 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 13% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $6.62 per fill, versus $6.29 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. Bjerum’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Bjerum prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Bjerum's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (17), Clopidogrel (15) and Prednisone (14).
How does Dr. Bjerum's prescribing compare with other Ohio prescribers?
Of the 6 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Bjerum prescribes 6 less often than the typical Ohio prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Bjerum 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 Ohio 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.
