DR. HAROLD JOSEPH BOUTTE JR. M.D.
Prescription History 1487911038
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Chicago, IL
What does Dr. Boutte prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Boutte wrote 673 Medicare prescriptions for 22 medications. The most prescribed was Omeprazole, with 160 prescriptions for 46 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. Boutte prescribes.
Medications 22 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Boutte wrote 160 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $15.34 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
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. Boutte wrote 65 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $14.17 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Boutte wrote 55 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 67% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $41.80 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
PEG (polyethylene glycol) with electrolyte is used to clean out the intestines before certain bowel exam procedures such as colonoscopy or barium enema X-rays.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Boutte wrote 40 prescriptions for Gavilyte-C, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $17.69 per fill, versus $17.88 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
Upadacitinib is used to treat certain types of arthritis (such as psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, axial spondyloarthritis, polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis- pJIA).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Boutte wrote 31 prescriptions for Rinvoq, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $8,180.42 per fill, versus $7,096.77 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 to treat a certain bowel disease (ulcerative colitis).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Boutte wrote 29 prescriptions for Mesalamine, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $446.51 per fill, versus $475.42 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 diarrhea.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Boutte wrote 25 prescriptions for Diphenoxylate-Atropine, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $67.62 per fill, versus $21.61 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 solution is used to supply water and salt (sodium chloride) to the body.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Boutte wrote 23 prescriptions for Sodium Chloride, about 86% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $12.41 per fill, versus $29.71 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
Sulfasalazine is used to treat a certain type of bowel disease called ulcerative colitis.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Boutte wrote 23 prescriptions for Sulfasalazine, about 67% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $32.19 per fill, versus $26.39 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 treat a certain bowel condition (Crohn's disease).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Boutte wrote 22 prescriptions for Budesonide Dr, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $98.58 per fill, versus $117.87 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
This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Boutte wrote 21 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 88% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $64.54 per fill, versus $12.49 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
Adalimumab is used to reduce pain and swelling due to certain types of arthritis (such as rheumatoid, psoriatic, juvenile idiopathic, ankylosing spondylitis).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Boutte wrote 20 prescriptions for Humira(Cf) Pen, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $10,571.93 per fill, versus $8,648.95 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Boutte wrote 20 prescriptions for Linzess, about 65% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $1,155.73 per fill, versus $787.88 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Boutte wrote 19 prescriptions for Lactated Ringers, about 88% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $20.13 per fill, versus $28.38 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. Boutte wrote 19 prescriptions for Loperamide, about 87% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $31.00 per fill, versus $19.37 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
Sodium/potassium/magnesium sulfate solution is used to clean out the intestines before a certain bowel exam procedure (colonoscopy).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Boutte wrote 19 prescriptions for Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf, about 27% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $67.83 per fill, versus $65.70 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
Azathioprine is used to prevent organ rejection in people who have received a kidney transplant.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Boutte wrote 16 prescriptions for Azathioprine, about 67% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $37.41 per fill, versus $56.30 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
PEG (polyethylene glycol) with electrolyte is used to clean out the intestines before certain bowel exam procedures such as colonoscopy or barium enema X-rays.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Boutte wrote 15 prescriptions for Peg 3350-Electrolyte, about 21% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $17.55 per fill, versus $19.38 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 variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Boutte wrote 14 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 38% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $2.92 per fill, versus $9.36 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. Boutte wrote 14 prescriptions for Trulance, about 69% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $463.90 per fill, versus $739.68 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
This medication is used to treat and prevent ulcers in the intestines.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Boutte wrote 12 prescriptions for Sucralfate, about 39% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $57.80 per fill, versus $49.42 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 prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Boutte wrote 11 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about 37% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $58.31 per fill, versus $10.68 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. Boutte’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Boutte prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Boutte's most prescribed medications were Omeprazole (160), Famotidine (65) and Pantoprazole Sodium (55).
How does Dr. Boutte's prescribing compare with other Illinois prescribers?
Of the 22 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Boutte prescribes 2 more often than the typical Illinois prescriber, 8 about as often and 12 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Boutte 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.
