DR. DENISE PETENZI DPM
Prescription History 1457329708
Podiatrist in Chicago, IL
What does Dr. Petenzi prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Petenzi wrote 43 Medicare prescriptions for 3 medications. The most prescribed was Ciclopirox, with 20 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. Petenzi 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 Illinois prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat fungal infections of the fingernails and toenails.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Petenzi wrote 20 prescriptions for Ciclopirox, about 64% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $34.88 per fill, versus $26.74 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 dry, scaly skin conditions (such as xerosis, ichthyosis vulgaris) and can also help relieve itching from these conditions.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Petenzi wrote 12 prescriptions for Ammonium Lactate, about 30% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $17.34 per fill, versus $21.53 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
Dr. Petenzi wrote 11 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 36% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $9.71 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.
Questions about Dr. Petenzi’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Petenzi prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Petenzi's most prescribed medications were Ciclopirox (20), Ammonium Lactate (12) and Cephalexin (11).
How does Dr. Petenzi's prescribing compare with other Illinois prescribers?
Of the 3 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Petenzi prescribes 3 less often than the typical Illinois prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Petenzi 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.
