LELA DEMETER MD
Prescription History 1285763607
Internal Medicine in Palos Heights, IL
What does Dr. Demeter prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Demeter wrote 2,818 Medicare prescriptions for 55 medications. The most prescribed was Amlodipine Besylate, with 290 prescriptions for 44 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. Demeter prescribes.
Medications 55 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Demeter wrote 290 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 2 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (146). Medicare paid $5.16 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
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. Demeter wrote 259 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (208). Medicare paid $7.82 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Demeter wrote 200 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (156). Medicare paid $8.35 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Demeter wrote 146 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $10.67 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Demeter wrote 136 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $5.60 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Demeter wrote 126 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $4.46 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
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Demeter wrote 93 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $48.70 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
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. Demeter wrote 87 prescriptions for Furosemide, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (90). Medicare paid $4.83 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
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Demeter wrote 81 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $8.94 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Demeter wrote 79 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 66% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (120). Medicare paid $5.36 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
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. Demeter wrote 74 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $4.94 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Demeter wrote 66 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $7.52 per fill, versus $6.66 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
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. Demeter wrote 65 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (115). Medicare paid $9.94 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Demeter wrote 64 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $10.56 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Demeter wrote 59 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $9.50 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Demeter wrote 55 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $13.93 per fill, versus $14.12 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
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. Demeter wrote 52 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (102). Medicare paid $3.12 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Demeter wrote 49 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $10.73 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 treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Demeter wrote 47 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about 84% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $11.30 per fill, versus $40.29 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 schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Demeter wrote 43 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 62% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $7.01 per fill, versus $17.32 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Demeter wrote 41 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $11.47 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
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. Demeter wrote 38 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 41% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (94). Medicare paid $663.49 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
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. Demeter wrote 38 prescriptions for Glipizide, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $5.04 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Demeter wrote 35 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $14.54 per fill, versus $12.18 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. Demeter wrote 32 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 30% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (105). Medicare paid $3.91 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Demeter wrote 30 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $7.58 per fill, versus $8.39 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
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. Demeter wrote 28 prescriptions for Breo Ellipta, about 82% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $424.37 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Demeter wrote 28 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $6.88 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Demeter wrote 27 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $7.16 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
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. Demeter wrote 27 prescriptions for Famotidine, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $3.97 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
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. Demeter wrote 26 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $5.86 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Demeter wrote 24 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about 71% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $5.35 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
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. Demeter wrote 24 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 32% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $12.20 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
Torsemide 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. Demeter wrote 23 prescriptions for Torsemide, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $14.53 per fill, versus $17.69 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
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. Demeter wrote 22 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 64% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $6.87 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Demeter wrote 22 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 23% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (94). Medicare paid $13.78 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
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. Demeter wrote 21 prescriptions for Januvia, about 61% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $159.88 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Demeter wrote 20 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 30% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $8.71 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Demeter wrote 19 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 33% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $3.72 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Demeter wrote 17 prescriptions for Atenolol, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $6.40 per fill, versus $6.92 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. Demeter wrote 17 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about 68% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $16.49 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Demeter wrote 17 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $3.34 per fill, versus $6.08 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 treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Demeter wrote 16 prescriptions for Carbidopa-Levodopa, about 22% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $10.08 per fill, versus $28.87 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
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. Demeter wrote 15 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 35% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $86.38 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.
What it is used for
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Demeter wrote 15 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about 26% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $630.70 per fill, versus $847.43 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Demeter wrote 14 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 24% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $6.46 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
Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Demeter wrote 14 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about 34% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $19.96 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
This medication is used alone or with other medications to control seizures.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Demeter wrote 14 prescriptions for Primidone, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $20.84 per fill, versus $21.96 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
Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Demeter wrote 13 prescriptions for Diazepam, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $1.58 per fill, versus $6.64 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
Umeclidinium is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing, shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Demeter wrote 13 prescriptions for Incruse Ellipta, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $390.85 per fill, versus $423.17 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 wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Demeter wrote 12 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 40% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $5.10 per fill, versus $12.92 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. Demeter wrote 12 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 23% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $8.46 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.
What it is used for
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Demeter wrote 11 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 29% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $18.14 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
This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Demeter wrote 11 prescriptions for Pindolol, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $10.81 per fill, versus $38.63 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
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. Demeter wrote 11 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 21% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $9.32 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.
Questions about Dr. Demeter’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Demeter prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Demeter's most prescribed medications were Amlodipine Besylate (290), Atorvastatin Calcium (259) and Levothyroxine Sodium (200).
How does Dr. Demeter's prescribing compare with other Illinois prescribers?
Of the 55 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Demeter prescribes 7 more often than the typical Illinois prescriber, 10 about as often and 38 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Demeter 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.
