MATTHEW FICINSKI MD
Prescription History 1629599261
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Milwaukee, WI
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for MATTHEW FICINSKI MD, an active Infectious Disease specialist practicing in Milwaukee, WI. Our medical registry currently tracks 10 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 183 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Azithromycin, which accounts for 27 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.
| Medication | Prescriptions (2024)Rx (2024) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other WI PrescribersVs. WI Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azithromycin | 27 | $33.40 | ≈ Typical |
About Azithromycin: Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ It is a macrolide-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A semi-synthetic macrolide antibiotic structurally related to ERYTHROMYCIN. It has been used in the treatment of Mycobacterium avium intracellulare infections, toxoplasmosis, and cryptosporidiosis. In 2024, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Azithromycin, about the same volume as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (26.4). Medicare paid an average of $33.40 per fill, versus $6.04 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 34.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,026 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Ethambutol Hcl | 26 | $73.24 | ≈ Typical |
About Ethambutol Hcl: Ethambutol is used with other medications to treat tuberculosis (TB). Show more ▾ Ethambutol is an antibiotic and works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. An antitubercular agent that inhibits the transfer of mycolic acids into the cell wall of the tubercle bacillus. It may also inhibit the synthesis of spermidine in mycobacteria. The action is usually bactericidal, and the drug can penetrate human cell membranes to exert its lethal effect. (From Smith and Reynard, Textbook of Pharmacology, 1992, p863) In 2024, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Ethambutol Hcl, about 88% of the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (29.6). Medicare paid an average of $73.24 per fill, versus $58.53 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 32.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 968 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| CeftriaxoneCeftriaxone Sodium | 23 | $23.45▼ below WI avg | ≈ Typical |
About Ceftriaxone: Ceftriaxone is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This drug is not recommended for use in newborns with high blood bilirubin levels and premature infants due to increased risk of side effects. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details. A broad-spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic and cefotaxime derivative with a very long half-life and high penetrability to meninges, eyes and inner ears. In 2024, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Ceftriaxone, about 81% of the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (28.5). Medicare paid an average of $23.45 per fill, versus $64.76 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the WI average for this medication. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 162 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Cefepime Hcl | 19 | $126.70▼ below WI avg | ≈ Typical |
About Cefepime Hcl: Cefepime is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. A fourth-generation cephalosporin antibacterial agent that is used in the treatment of infections, including those of the abdomen, urinary tract, respiratory tract, and skin. It is effective against PSEUDOMONAS AERUGINOSA and may also be used in the empiric treatment of FEBRILE NEUTROPENIA. In 2024, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Cefepime Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (18.5). Medicare paid an average of $126.70 per fill, versus $189.62 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the WI average for this medication. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 103 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate PotassAmoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 18 | $17.07 | ≈ Typical |
About Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass: Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. In 2024, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 79% of the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (22.9). Medicare paid an average of $17.07 per fill, versus $9.55 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 18.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 417 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Amoxicillin | 17 | $5.91 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Amoxicillin: Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication is a penicillin-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. Amoxicillin is also used with other medications to treat stomach/intestinal ulcers caused by the bacteria H. pylori and to prevent the ulcers from returning. A broad-spectrum semisynthetic antibiotic similar to AMPICILLIN except that its resistance to gastric acid permits higher serum levels with oral administration. In 2024, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about half the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (36.4). Medicare paid an average of $5.91 per fill, versus $2.55 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 19.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 586 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Rifampin | 15 | $155.04 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Rifampin: This medication is used to prevent and treat tuberculosis and other bacterial infections. Show more ▾ Rifampin belongs to a class of drugs known as rifamycin antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. A semisynthetic antibiotic produced from Streptomyces mediterranei. It has a broad antibacterial spectrum, including activity against several forms of Mycobacterium. In susceptible organisms it inhibits DNA-dependent RNA polymerase activity by forming a stable complex with the enzyme. It thus suppresses the initiation of RNA synthesis. Rifampin is bactericidal, and acts on both intracellular and extracellular organisms. (From Gilman et al., Goodman and Gilman's The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 9th ed, p1160) In 2024, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Rifampin, about half the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (26.5). Medicare paid an average of $155.04 per fill, versus $59.15 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 20.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 610 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Rifabutin | 13 | $727.77 | ≈ Typical |
About Rifabutin: This medication is used alone or with another medication to help prevent a certain serious infection (Mycobacterium avium complex-MAC). Show more ▾ Rifabutin is known as a rifamycin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats and prevents only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. A broad-spectrum antibiotic that is being used as prophylaxis against disseminated Mycobacterium avium complex infection in HIV-positive patients. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Rifabutin, about 86% of the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (15.2). Medicare paid an average of $727.77 per fill, versus $448.46 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 349 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Sulfamethoxazole-TrimethoprimSulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 13 | $16.47 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim: This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. Show more ▾ It is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections (such as middle ear, urine, respiratory, and intestinal infections). It is also used to prevent and treat a certain type of pneumonia (pneumocystis-type). This medication should not be used by children less than 2 months of age due to the risk of serious side effects. This medication treats only certain types of infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about half the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (24.4). Medicare paid an average of $16.47 per fill, versus $5.84 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 501 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Isoniazid | 12 | $5.29▼ below WI avg | ≈ Typical |
About Isoniazid: Isoniazid is used with other medications to treat active tuberculosis (TB) infections. Show more ▾ It is also used alone to prevent active TB infections in people who may be infected with the bacteria (people with positive TB skin test). Isoniazid is an antibiotic and works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. Antibacterial agent used primarily as a tuberculostatic. It remains the treatment of choice for tuberculosis. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Isoniazid, about the same volume as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (13.2). Medicare paid an average of $5.29 per fill, versus $5.62 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the WI average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for MATTHEW FICINSKI MD is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2024, the most recent federal release. Figures cover prescriptions filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries only; prescriptions under private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay plans are not included. Because prescribing decisions are generally consistent across coverage types, this record offers a useful view of the overall Infectious Disease prescribing approach at this Milwaukee, WI practice.
Reading the costs. Drug costs are gross amounts paid to pharmacies under Part D, including both plan and beneficiary payments. They are not the price a patient pays at the pharmacy counter. Medications with fewer than 11 claims are excluded from the federal source data, and state comparisons use the average among WI prescribers of the same medication and form, shown only when at least five prescribers contribute. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
About the medication summaries. Drug use descriptions come from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard (2024), and substance definitions from Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) 2026, U.S. National Library of Medicine. They are summaries that do not contain all possible information about a medication and are not individual medical advice. Ask a health care professional about any medication and your specific health needs.
