DR. MICHELE A GORTAKOWSKI M.D.
Prescription History 1710243621
Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism in Springfield, MA
What does Dr. Gortakowski prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Gortakowski wrote 762 Medicare prescriptions for 27 medications. The most prescribed was Levothyroxine Sodium, with 123 prescriptions for 33 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. Gortakowski prescribes.
Medications 27 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 Massachusetts prescribers.
What it is used for
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Gortakowski wrote 123 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (123). Medicare paid $12.91 per fill, versus $10.45 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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Gortakowski wrote 60 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $126.05 per fill, versus $121.42 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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Gortakowski wrote 51 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $9.31 per fill, versus $10.03 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
Methimazole is used to treat overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Gortakowski wrote 49 prescriptions for Methimazole, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $8.62 per fill, versus $11.78 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
Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Gortakowski wrote 39 prescriptions for Trulicity, about 79% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $982.95 per fill, versus $1,207.77 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 medicated gel contains testosterone.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Gortakowski wrote 38 prescriptions for Testosterone, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $124.37 per fill, versus $140.94 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 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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Gortakowski wrote 32 prescriptions for Hydrocortisone, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $31.99 per fill, versus $15.44 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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Gortakowski wrote 29 prescriptions for Basaglar Kwikpen U-100, about as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $498.92 per fill, versus $412.05 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Gortakowski wrote 29 prescriptions for Ozempic, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $899.21 per fill, versus $1,217.01 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
Insulin lispro is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Gortakowski wrote 26 prescriptions for Humalog Kwikpen U-100, about 76% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $238.14 per fill, versus $252.24 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 medication is used in men who do not make enough of a natural substance called testosterone.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Gortakowski wrote 25 prescriptions for Testosterone Cypionate, about 69% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $40.12 per fill, versus $23.80 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 is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Gortakowski wrote 24 prescriptions for Novolog Flexpen, about 72% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $191.79 per fill, versus $217.45 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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Gortakowski wrote 23 prescriptions for Jardiance, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $627.70 per fill, versus $1,010.43 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Gortakowski wrote 22 prescriptions for Ultra-Fine Mini Pen Needle, about 84% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $100.40 per fill, versus $91.93 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
This medication is a hormone (estrogen).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Gortakowski wrote 20 prescriptions for Estradiol (Twice Weekly), about 90% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $83.00 per fill, versus $98.01 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
Nafarelin is used in women to treat a condition in which the tissue that normally lines the inside of the uterus grows in the wrong place (endometriosis).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Fewer than five Massachusetts prescribers wrote this medication, so there is no state comparison.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Gortakowski wrote 16 prescriptions for Omnipod Dash Pods (Gen 4), about 89% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $697.88 per fill, versus $1,067.47 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Gortakowski wrote 16 prescriptions for Ultra-Fine Nano Pen Needle, about 78% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $121.05 per fill, versus $84.25 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
Tirzepatide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Gortakowski wrote 15 prescriptions for Mounjaro, about 33% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $1,053.62 per fill, versus $1,225.06 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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Gortakowski wrote 15 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 37% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $16.21 per fill, versus $9.98 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
Insulin lispro is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Gortakowski wrote 14 prescriptions for Insulin Lispro, about 63% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $77.85 per fill, versus $45.84 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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Gortakowski wrote 14 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 27% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $11.94 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Gortakowski wrote 14 prescriptions for Synthroid, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $102.46 per fill, versus $59.24 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Gortakowski wrote 13 prescriptions for Toujeo Solostar, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $710.31 per fill, versus $737.27 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
Insulin degludec is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Gortakowski wrote 13 prescriptions for Tresiba Flextouch U-200, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $602.17 per fill, versus $1,129.37 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Gortakowski wrote 12 prescriptions for Omnipod 5 Dexg7g6 Pods (Gen 5), about 41% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $779.73 per fill, versus $1,165.82 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Gortakowski wrote 11 prescriptions for Ulticare Pen Needle, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $62.93 per fill, versus $62.97 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. Gortakowski’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Gortakowski prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Gortakowski's most prescribed medications were Levothyroxine Sodium (123), Lantus Solostar (60) and Alendronate Sodium (51).
How does Dr. Gortakowski's prescribing compare with other Massachusetts prescribers?
Of the 26 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Gortakowski prescribes 3 more often than the typical Massachusetts prescriber, 10 about as often and 13 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Gortakowski 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 Massachusetts 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.
