DR. GERALD DEAN NATZKE JR. DO
Prescription History 1649239708
General Practice in Flint, MI
What does Dr. Natzke prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Natzke wrote 729 Medicare prescriptions for 31 medications. The most prescribed was Np Thyroid (thyroid,pork), with 132 prescriptions for 36 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. Natzke prescribes.
Medications 31 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 Michigan prescribers.
What it is used for
Thyroid hormone is used to treat underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Natzke wrote 132 prescriptions for Np Thyroid, about 4.5 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $118.47 per fill, versus $60.04 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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Natzke wrote 47 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 35% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (135). Medicare paid $8.20 per fill, versus $7.48 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Natzke wrote 33 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 27% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $7.46 per fill, versus $8.52 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Natzke wrote 28 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 81% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $9.37 per fill, versus $5.19 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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Natzke wrote 28 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $14.45 per fill, versus $12.41 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Natzke wrote 28 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $10.94 per fill, versus $14.87 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Natzke wrote 25 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $8.95 per fill, versus $13.31 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
Terazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Natzke wrote 23 prescriptions for Terazosin Hcl, about as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $26.04 per fill, versus $23.98 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 used to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Natzke wrote 22 prescriptions for Temazepam, about as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $4.24 per fill, versus $12.88 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Natzke wrote 21 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 72% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $7.65 per fill, versus $10.41 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
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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Natzke wrote 21 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 24% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $1,032.01 per fill, versus $945.56 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Natzke wrote 21 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 14% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (154). Medicare paid $4.92 per fill, versus $12.66 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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Natzke wrote 21 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 30% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $5.99 per fill, versus $8.08 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Natzke wrote 20 prescriptions for Imipramine Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $28.59 per fill, versus $18.24 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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Natzke wrote 20 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $10.69 per fill, versus $20.99 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Natzke wrote 18 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 27% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $2.82 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
This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Natzke wrote 17 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 72% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $15.08 per fill, versus $17.79 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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Natzke wrote 17 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 20% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $20.19 per fill, versus $19.34 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Natzke wrote 17 prescriptions for Telmisartan, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $54.41 per fill, versus $42.50 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
This medication is used for a short time to treat people who have trouble falling asleep.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Natzke wrote 17 prescriptions for Zaleplon, about as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $7.83 per fill, versus $16.78 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 hormone (estrogen).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Natzke wrote 16 prescriptions for Estradiol (Twice Weekly), about 71% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $108.71 per fill, versus $115.91 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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Natzke wrote 16 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $11.13 per fill, versus $12.38 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
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Natzke wrote 16 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 34% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $2.20 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Natzke wrote 16 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $4.74 per fill, versus $5.70 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
Minocycline is used to treat a wide variety of infections.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Natzke wrote 14 prescriptions for Minocycline Hcl, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $14.06 per fill, versus $25.50 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Natzke wrote 13 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 30% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $2.08 per fill, versus $7.70 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Natzke wrote 13 prescriptions for Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $47.20 per fill, versus $56.92 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Natzke wrote 13 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 20% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $5.32 per fill, versus $16.93 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Natzke wrote 13 prescriptions for Promethazine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $4.56 per fill, versus $9.38 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
Itraconazole is used to treat a variety of fungal infections.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Natzke wrote 12 prescriptions for Itraconazole, about 83% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (14). Medicare paid $38.81 per fill, versus $184.76 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Natzke wrote 11 prescriptions for Belsomra, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $428.42 per fill, versus $452.98 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dr. Natzke’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Natzke prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Natzke's most prescribed medications were Np Thyroid (132), Amlodipine Besylate (47) and Lisinopril (33).
How does Dr. Natzke's prescribing compare with other Michigan prescribers?
Of the 31 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Natzke prescribes 1 more often than the typical Michigan prescriber, 6 about as often and 24 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Natzke 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 Michigan 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.
