DR. LAUREN ELIZABETH KRUSE DO
Prescription History 1649916248
Hospitalist in Belleville, IL
What does Dr. Kruse prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Kruse wrote 137 Medicare prescriptions for 8 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 44 prescriptions for 27 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. Kruse prescribes.
Medications 8 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. Kruse wrote 44 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 21% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (208). Medicare paid $7.13 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
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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Kruse wrote 17 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 37% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $4.74 per fill, versus $3.88 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Kruse wrote 16 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 19% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $6.28 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Kruse wrote 14 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 12% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (120). Medicare paid $9.08 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
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. Kruse wrote 13 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 21% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $39.85 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
Levofloxacin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Kruse wrote 11 prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $2.59 per fill, versus $5.68 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
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. Kruse wrote 11 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 10% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (115). Medicare paid $2.65 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
This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Kruse wrote 11 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about 37% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $4.10 per fill, versus $10.68 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dr. Kruse’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Kruse prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Kruse's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (44), Prednisone (17) and Pantoprazole Sodium (16).
How does Dr. Kruse's prescribing compare with other Illinois prescribers?
Of the 8 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Kruse prescribes 8 less often than the typical Illinois prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Kruse 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.
