SHANNON WUESTENBERG APRN
Prescription History 1356109490
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Sycamore, IL
What does Shannon Wuestenberg prescribe?
In 2024, Shannon Wuestenberg wrote 279 Medicare prescriptions for 14 medications. The most prescribed was Lisinopril, with 32 prescriptions for 19 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 Shannon Wuestenberg prescribes.
Medications 14 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Shannon Wuestenberg wrote 32 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 27% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (120). Medicare paid $6.02 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Shannon Wuestenberg wrote 27 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 18% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (146). Medicare paid $4.00 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Shannon Wuestenberg wrote 27 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 17% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (156). Medicare paid $12.87 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Shannon Wuestenberg wrote 24 prescriptions for Ozempic, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $963.23 per fill, versus $1,303.69 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
Shannon Wuestenberg wrote 23 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 67% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $2.69 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
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Shannon Wuestenberg wrote 19 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 31% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $18.91 per fill, versus $31.97 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
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
Shannon Wuestenberg wrote 19 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 9% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (208). Medicare paid $6.52 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Shannon Wuestenberg wrote 18 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $2.59 per fill, versus $5.14 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Shannon Wuestenberg wrote 17 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 17% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (102). Medicare paid $2.38 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 medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Shannon Wuestenberg wrote 16 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $6.99 per fill, versus $6.85 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Shannon Wuestenberg wrote 16 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 21% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $6.15 per fill, versus $4.15 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
Shannon Wuestenberg wrote 16 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 13% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $6.71 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Shannon Wuestenberg wrote 14 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 12% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (115). Medicare paid $6.02 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Shannon Wuestenberg wrote 11 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 19% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $10.16 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.
Questions about Shannon Wuestenberg’s prescriptions
What does Shannon Wuestenberg prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Shannon Wuestenberg's most prescribed medications were Lisinopril (32), Amlodipine Besylate (27) and Levothyroxine Sodium (27).
How does Shannon Wuestenberg's prescribing compare with other Illinois prescribers?
Of the 14 medications with a state comparison, Shannon Wuestenberg prescribes 14 less often than the typical Illinois prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Shannon Wuestenberg 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.
