JOHN A. BOSTROM M.D.
Prescription History 1477087021
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Boston, MA
What does Dr. Bostrom prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Bostrom wrote 269 Medicare prescriptions for 10 medications. The most prescribed was Metoprolol Succinate, with 57 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. Bostrom prescribes.
Medications 10 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 Massachusetts prescribers.
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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Bostrom wrote 57 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (112). Medicare paid $13.07 per fill, versus $18.15 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
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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Bostrom wrote 50 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 27% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (188). Medicare paid $15.60 per fill, versus $13.82 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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Bostrom wrote 35 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 40% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (88). Medicare paid $743.94 per fill, versus $852.50 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Bostrom wrote 22 prescriptions for Jardiance, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $572.24 per fill, versus $1,010.43 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
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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Bostrom wrote 22 prescriptions for Torsemide, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $51.43 per fill, versus $20.11 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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Bostrom wrote 17 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 14% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (126). Medicare paid $17.17 per fill, versus $7.46 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Bostrom wrote 17 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 41% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $7.69 per fill, versus $40.52 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
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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Bostrom wrote 17 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 23% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $6.11 per fill, versus $5.71 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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Bostrom wrote 16 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 18% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (90). Medicare paid $20.19 per fill, versus $11.50 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Bostrom wrote 16 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 40% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $5.40 per fill, versus $9.98 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. Bostrom’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Bostrom prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Bostrom's most prescribed medications were Metoprolol Succinate (57), Atorvastatin Calcium (50) and Eliquis (35).
How does Dr. Bostrom's prescribing compare with other Massachusetts prescribers?
Of the 10 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Bostrom prescribes 10 less often than the typical Massachusetts prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Bostrom 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 Massachusetts 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.
