DR. WENTAO HONG MD
Prescription History 1619463189
Internal Medicine in Urbana, IL
What does Dr. Hong prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Hong wrote 5,713 Medicare prescriptions for 87 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 484 prescriptions for 182 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. Hong prescribes.
Medications 87 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
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. Hong wrote 484 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 2.3 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (208). Medicare paid $11.22 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hong wrote 443 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 3 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (146). Medicare paid $5.97 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hong wrote 345 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 2.9 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (120). Medicare paid $8.38 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hong wrote 249 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (156). Medicare paid $12.27 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
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. Hong wrote 239 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (115). Medicare paid $10.97 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
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. Hong wrote 209 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (102). Medicare paid $8.04 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. Hong wrote 169 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $16.22 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hong wrote 143 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $4.75 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hong wrote 141 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $10.39 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hong wrote 133 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $16.66 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
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. Hong wrote 129 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $10.42 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
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. Hong wrote 124 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (90). Medicare paid $4.90 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
Lovastatin 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. Hong wrote 117 prescriptions for Lovastatin, about 4 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $8.42 per fill, versus $8.92 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hong wrote 113 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $12.84 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hong wrote 105 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (94). Medicare paid $13.47 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
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. Hong wrote 103 prescriptions for Eliquis, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (94). Medicare paid $915.12 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
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. Hong wrote 102 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $9.66 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hong wrote 98 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $7.45 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
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. Hong wrote 91 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $1,160.04 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hong wrote 89 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 2.3 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $9.28 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hong wrote 83 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $30.47 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
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. Hong wrote 79 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $35.09 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hong wrote 78 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $12.62 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hong wrote 75 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $11.42 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
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. Hong wrote 73 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 69% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (105). Medicare paid $9.65 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hong wrote 70 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $9.63 per fill, versus $8.46 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. Hong wrote 67 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 81% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $12.90 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
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. Hong wrote 65 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $13.54 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
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. Hong wrote 62 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $9.61 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hong wrote 57 prescriptions for Finasteride, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $13.36 per fill, versus $13.03 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
Glipizide 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. Hong wrote 54 prescriptions for Glipizide Er, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $14.70 per fill, versus $13.55 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. Hong wrote 51 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 87% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $12.45 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hong wrote 49 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $23.66 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hong wrote 48 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $10.27 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 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. Hong wrote 48 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $7.51 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.
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. Hong wrote 47 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $18.24 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
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. Hong wrote 43 prescriptions for Glimepiride, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $17.60 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hong wrote 41 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 77% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $14.38 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
Olmesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hong wrote 41 prescriptions for Olmesartan Medoxomil, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $14.87 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hong wrote 40 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 67% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $13.56 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
Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hong wrote 33 prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $14.03 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hong wrote 33 prescriptions for Naproxen, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $10.95 per fill, versus $10.65 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
Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hong wrote 33 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 71% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $978.91 per fill, versus $923.03 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hong wrote 32 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about 78% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $4.42 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hong wrote 30 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $5.23 per fill, versus $6.01 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
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. Hong wrote 30 prescriptions for Ozempic, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $1,281.76 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 pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hong wrote 30 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 74% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $36.05 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hong wrote 29 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $26.69 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
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. Hong wrote 29 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 68% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $131.56 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 used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hong wrote 28 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $7.84 per fill, versus $6.93 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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hong wrote 28 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $23.05 per fill, versus $23.83 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
Glipizide 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. Hong wrote 28 prescriptions for Glipizide, about 69% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $21.76 per fill, versus $8.97 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hong wrote 27 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $6.71 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hong wrote 24 prescriptions for Klor-Con M20, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $14.43 per fill, versus $16.52 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
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. Hong wrote 23 prescriptions for Basaglar Kwikpen U-100, about 75% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $433.14 per fill, versus $372.34 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
Benazepril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hong wrote 22 prescriptions for Benazepril Hcl, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $8.59 per fill, versus $9.48 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
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. Hong wrote 22 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 41% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $11.05 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
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. Hong wrote 22 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 40% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $9.23 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
Meclizine is an antihistamine that is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hong wrote 21 prescriptions for Meclizine Hcl, about 84% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $10.00 per fill, versus $8.26 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. Hong wrote 21 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $7.83 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
Fenofibrate 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. Hong wrote 20 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about 71% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $21.51 per fill, versus $28.71 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
Linagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hong wrote 20 prescriptions for Tradjenta, about 66% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $975.31 per fill, versus $716.21 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
Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hong wrote 19 prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about 33% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $37.48 per fill, versus $30.94 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hong wrote 17 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $16.34 per fill, versus $23.27 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
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hong wrote 16 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 23% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $13.48 per fill, versus $20.03 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hong wrote 16 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $15.68 per fill, versus $16.82 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
Sumatriptan is used to treat migraines.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hong wrote 15 prescriptions for Sumatriptan Succinate, about 67% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $5.02 per fill, versus $16.86 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. Hong wrote 15 prescriptions for Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $20.03 per fill, versus $8.88 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. Hong wrote 15 prescriptions for Ultra-Fine Mini Pen Needle, about 64% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $81.16 per fill, versus $94.54 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 product is a combination of two drugs: a calcium channel blocker (amlodipine) and an ACE inhibitor (benazepril).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hong wrote 14 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate-Benazepril, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $19.03 per fill, versus $14.96 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hong wrote 14 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 40% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $5.88 per fill, versus $8.56 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hong wrote 14 prescriptions for Paroxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $20.11 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
Umeclidinium is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing, shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hong wrote 13 prescriptions for Incruse Ellipta, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $600.64 per fill, versus $423.17 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 treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hong wrote 13 prescriptions for Ropinirole Hcl, about 39% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $11.53 per fill, versus $14.84 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. Hong wrote 13 prescriptions for Ultra-Fine Short Pen Needle, about 62% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $64.23 per fill, versus $91.75 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. Hong wrote 12 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $2.95 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
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hong wrote 12 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 26% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $5.63 per fill, versus $13.10 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hong wrote 12 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 28% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $19.10 per fill, versus $14.12 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
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. Hong wrote 12 prescriptions for Symbicort, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $232.37 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
Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hong wrote 12 prescriptions for Topiramate, about 33% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $27.85 per fill, versus $12.59 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hong wrote 11 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 32% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $3.08 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hong wrote 11 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 31% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $9.19 per fill, versus $32.63 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 medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hong wrote 11 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 27% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $21.48 per fill, versus $11.13 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
Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hong wrote 11 prescriptions for Januvia, about 32% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $1,651.60 per fill, versus $913.62 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 relieve chest pain (angina) in people that have a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hong wrote 11 prescriptions for Nitroglycerin, about 39% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $11.66 per fill, versus $12.60 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 aspart protamine/insulin aspart is used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hong wrote 11 prescriptions for Novolog Mix 70-30 Flexpen, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $364.61 per fill, versus $291.47 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 muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Hong wrote 11 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 29% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $53.68 per fill, versus $9.75 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. Hong’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Hong prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Hong's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (484), Amlodipine Besylate (443) and Lisinopril (345).
How does Dr. Hong's prescribing compare with other Illinois prescribers?
Of the 87 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Hong prescribes 27 more often than the typical Illinois prescriber, 19 about as often and 41 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Hong 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.
