DR. WALTER PIEROG D.M.D.
Prescription History 1285643361
Dentist - General Practice in South Windsor, CT
What does Dr. Pierog prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Pierog wrote 84 Medicare prescriptions for 3 medications. The most prescribed was Amoxicillin, with 38 prescriptions for 30 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. Pierog prescribes.
Medications 3 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 Connecticut prescribers.
What it is used for
Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Pierog wrote 38 prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $2.05 per fill, versus $2.60 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 cavities and to reduce pain from sensitive teeth (dentinal hypersensitivity).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Fewer than five Connecticut prescribers wrote this medication, so there is no state comparison.
What it is used for
This medication is used along with regular tooth brushing/flossing to treat gingivitis, a gum disease that causes red, swollen, and easily bleeding gums.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Pierog wrote 19 prescriptions for Chlorhexidine Gluconate, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $3.41 per fill, versus $4.81 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. Pierog’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Pierog prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Pierog's most prescribed medications were Amoxicillin (38), Prevident 5000 Enamel Protect (27) and Chlorhexidine Gluconate (19).
How does Dr. Pierog's prescribing compare with other Connecticut prescribers?
Of the 2 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Pierog prescribes 1 about as often than the typical Connecticut prescriber and 1 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Pierog 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 Connecticut 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.
