ANNA PIOTROWSKI M.D.
Prescription History 1508975673
Family Medicine in Park Ridge, IL
What does Dr. Piotrowski prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Piotrowski wrote 2,484 Medicare prescriptions for 73 medications. The most prescribed was Rosuvastatin Calcium, with 201 prescriptions for 68 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. Piotrowski prescribes.
Medications 73 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
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. Piotrowski wrote 201 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (105). Medicare paid $17.15 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Piotrowski wrote 159 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (120). Medicare paid $9.45 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
Dr. Piotrowski wrote 129 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 88% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (146). Medicare paid $10.08 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. Piotrowski wrote 128 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 61% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (208). Medicare paid $11.16 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
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. Piotrowski wrote 103 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (102). Medicare paid $5.39 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 a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Piotrowski wrote 103 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 83% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $10.90 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
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Piotrowski wrote 84 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $13.26 per fill, versus $14.22 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Piotrowski wrote 83 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (156). Medicare paid $9.70 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. Piotrowski wrote 70 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 85% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $7.93 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Piotrowski wrote 58 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $4.57 per fill, versus $7.94 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. Piotrowski wrote 50 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 71% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $9.54 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Piotrowski wrote 49 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $9.19 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Piotrowski wrote 46 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 87% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $16.89 per fill, versus $21.99 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Piotrowski wrote 44 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 83% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $2.57 per fill, versus $4.12 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Piotrowski wrote 42 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (94). Medicare paid $8.39 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
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
Dr. Piotrowski wrote 41 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 75% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $1,155.53 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Piotrowski wrote 37 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 62% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $12.83 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
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. Piotrowski wrote 36 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 31% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (115). Medicare paid $6.78 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Piotrowski wrote 33 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 38% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $13.95 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Piotrowski wrote 32 prescriptions for Budesonide-Formoterol Fumarate, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $198.70 per fill, versus $225.58 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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Piotrowski wrote 31 prescriptions for Jardiance, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $1,393.81 per fill, versus $1,039.71 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Piotrowski wrote 30 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $4.91 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Piotrowski wrote 30 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 41% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $6.73 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Piotrowski wrote 30 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $5.48 per fill, versus $8.47 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Piotrowski wrote 28 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $3.69 per fill, versus $8.38 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Piotrowski wrote 28 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 37% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $3.84 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
Tirzepatide 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. Piotrowski wrote 27 prescriptions for Mounjaro, about 65% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $1,066.84 per fill, versus $1,243.48 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
Dr. Piotrowski wrote 26 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $35.52 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
Ketoconazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and certain kinds of dandruff.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Piotrowski wrote 26 prescriptions for Ketoconazole, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $8.93 per fill, versus $18.92 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Piotrowski wrote 25 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $6.44 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Piotrowski wrote 25 prescriptions for Telmisartan, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $33.31 per fill, versus $27.28 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. Piotrowski wrote 24 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
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. Piotrowski wrote 24 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 32% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $3.57 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Piotrowski wrote 24 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 60% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $3.94 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
Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Piotrowski wrote 22 prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about 79% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $21.34 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Piotrowski wrote 22 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $5.74 per fill, versus $7.29 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Piotrowski wrote 22 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 64% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $12.63 per fill, versus $12.48 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
Bisoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Piotrowski wrote 21 prescriptions for Bisoprolol Fumarate, about 79% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $38.84 per fill, versus $23.10 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as insect bites, poison oak/ivy, eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash, itching of the outer female genitals, anal itching).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Piotrowski wrote 21 prescriptions for Hydrocortisone, about 72% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $8.57 per fill, versus $15.03 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
Olmesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Piotrowski wrote 21 prescriptions for Olmesartan Medoxomil, about 66% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $6.76 per fill, versus $17.40 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. Piotrowski wrote 21 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $5.44 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
This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Piotrowski wrote 20 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $102.71 per fill, versus $32.81 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. Piotrowski wrote 19 prescriptions for Synthroid, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $106.31 per fill, versus $73.18 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Piotrowski wrote 17 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about 41% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $7.70 per fill, versus $6.81 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Piotrowski wrote 17 prescriptions for Irbesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 76% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $25.75 per fill, versus $18.97 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
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. Piotrowski wrote 16 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 18% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (90). Medicare paid $5.94 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Piotrowski wrote 16 prescriptions for Telmisartan-Hydrochlorothiazid, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $29.18 per fill, versus $53.39 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
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. Piotrowski wrote 15 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 16% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (94). Medicare paid $1,541.90 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
Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Piotrowski wrote 15 prescriptions for Fluconazole, about 75% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $3.04 per fill, versus $9.54 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
Glimepiride 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. Piotrowski wrote 15 prescriptions for Glimepiride, about 35% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $4.61 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
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Piotrowski wrote 15 prescriptions for Symbicort, about 62% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $239.07 per fill, versus $315.56 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Piotrowski wrote 14 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 37% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $39.78 per fill, versus $23.87 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. Piotrowski wrote 13 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 30% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $113.64 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 medication is a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Piotrowski wrote 13 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $28.89 per fill, versus $17.54 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, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Piotrowski wrote 13 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 19% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $13.45 per fill, versus $8.82 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Piotrowski wrote 13 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 23% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $2.21 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
Dulaglutide 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. Piotrowski wrote 13 prescriptions for Trulicity, about 35% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $961.48 per fill, versus $1,245.08 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Piotrowski wrote 12 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 22% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $8.94 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
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. Piotrowski wrote 12 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 19% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $6.41 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
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. Piotrowski wrote 12 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 35% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $6.19 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
Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Piotrowski wrote 12 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about 37% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $6.55 per fill, versus $7.47 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, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Piotrowski wrote 12 prescriptions for Paroxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $10.17 per fill, versus $11.98 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. Piotrowski wrote 12 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 17% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $11.37 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
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. Piotrowski wrote 12 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 23% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $18.29 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.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Piotrowski wrote 12 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 33% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $11.94 per fill, versus $17.70 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Piotrowski wrote 11 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $11.12 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Piotrowski wrote 11 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 31% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $4.04 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
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Piotrowski wrote 11 prescriptions for Breyna, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $182.72 per fill, versus $214.39 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 anxiety.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Piotrowski wrote 11 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 23% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $4.39 per fill, versus $6.59 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
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Piotrowski wrote 11 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 31% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $50.93 per fill, versus $27.87 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
Nystatin is used to treat fungal skin infections.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Piotrowski wrote 11 prescriptions for Nystatin, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $18.48 per fill, versus $18.50 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
Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Piotrowski wrote 11 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $9.17 per fill, versus $28.51 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 blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Piotrowski wrote 11 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about 21% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $10.35 per fill, versus $8.49 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. Piotrowski’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Piotrowski prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Piotrowski's most prescribed medications were Rosuvastatin Calcium (201), Lisinopril (159) and Amlodipine Besylate (129).
How does Dr. Piotrowski's prescribing compare with other Illinois prescribers?
Of the 73 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Piotrowski prescribes 5 more often than the typical Illinois prescriber, 12 about as often and 56 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Piotrowski 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.
