DR. TIMOTHY FRANCIS BURNS MD
Prescription History 1770826521
Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology in Eau Claire, WI
What does Dr. Burns prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Burns wrote 1,807 Medicare prescriptions for 37 medications. The most prescribed was Prednisone, with 185 prescriptions for 53 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. Burns prescribes.
Medications 37 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 Wisconsin prescribers.
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 Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 185 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 4.4 times as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $3.94 per fill, versus $4.42 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
This medication is used to treat certain types of breast cancer (such as hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer) in women after menopause.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 184 prescriptions for Letrozole, about 4.6 times as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $17.29 per fill, versus $21.69 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 severe nausea and vomiting from certain causes (for example, after surgery or cancer treatment).
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 155 prescriptions for Prochlorperazine Maleate, about 4.5 times as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $11.62 per fill, versus $13.05 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 prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 140 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about 5.2 times as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $17.86 per fill, versus $18.68 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
This medication is used to treat prostate cancer.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 127 prescriptions for Abiraterone Acetate, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $1,598.37 per fill, versus $1,255.69 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
Dexamethasone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood/hormone disorders, allergic reactions, skin diseases, eye problems, breathing problems, bowel disorders, cancer, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 127 prescriptions for Dexamethasone, about 3.9 times as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $10.04 per fill, versus $12.31 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
Lenalidomide is used to treat various types of cancers.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 76 prescriptions for Revlimid, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $14,493.77 per fill, versus $17,715.98 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
Apalutamide is used to treat men with prostate cancer.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 66 prescriptions for Erleada, about 2.6 times as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $14,116.00 per fill, versus $14,577.38 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
This medication is used by people with sickle cell anemia to reduce the number of painful crises caused by the disease and to reduce the need for blood transfusions.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 63 prescriptions for Hydroxyurea, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $21.56 per fill, versus $24.86 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
Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 55 prescriptions for Acyclovir, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $7.74 per fill, versus $15.62 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
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 Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 43 prescriptions for Eliquis, about half as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $860.46 per fill, versus $901.68 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
This medication is used to treat certain types of breast cancer.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 42 prescriptions for Verzenio, about 2 times as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $15,247.63 per fill, versus $15,034.02 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
Anastrozole is used to treat breast cancer in women after menopause.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 39 prescriptions for Anastrozole, about half as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $18.07 per fill, versus $17.51 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 help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 37 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 84% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $11.29 per fill, versus $12.58 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
Enzalutamide is used to treat prostate cancer.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 35 prescriptions for Xtandi, about as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $10,780.88 per fill, versus $13,266.11 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 schizophrenia, bipolar disorder).
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 34 prescriptions for Olanzapine, about 65% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $9.73 per fill, versus $24.97 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 a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 32 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $7.80 per fill, versus $5.84 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 30 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 20% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (153). Medicare paid $11.00 per fill, versus $10.75 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 30 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about half as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $15.67 per fill, versus $22.54 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 29 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 33% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (89). Medicare paid $5.40 per fill, versus $17.24 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
Tamoxifen is used to treat breast cancer.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 27 prescriptions for Tamoxifen Citrate, about 63% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $18.50 per fill, versus $27.58 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
Lenalidomide is used to treat various types of cancers.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 26 prescriptions for Lenalidomide, about as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $10,560.15 per fill, versus $12,973.23 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 help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 21 prescriptions for Morphine Sulfate Er, about 62% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $30.07 per fill, versus $28.86 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
Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 20 prescriptions for Fluconazole, about as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $55.76 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
This medication is used to treat certain cancers (such as chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma, Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia).
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 19 prescriptions for Imbruvica, about 76% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $11,109.37 per fill, versus $15,421.38 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
This medication is used to treat certain types of cancer (such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia, chronic myeloid leukemia, gastrointestinal stromal tumors, and myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative diseases).
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 16 prescriptions for Imatinib Mesylate, about 66% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $95.46 per fill, versus $719.26 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 16 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 32% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $3.99 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 15 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 28% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $31.97 per fill, versus $24.63 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 kidney cancer.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 15 prescriptions for Inlyta, about 86% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $18,834.44 per fill, versus $17,770.56 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
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 Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 14 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 21% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $21.78 per fill, versus $29.79 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 14 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 25% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $2.41 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
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 Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 14 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about 22% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $10.21 per fill, versus $9.85 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
Cyclosporine is used to prevent organ rejection in people who have received a liver, kidney, or heart transplant.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 13 prescriptions for Cyclosporine Modified, about 63% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $117.13 per fill, versus $141.89 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
Pomalidomide is used to treat certain types of cancers (such as multiple myeloma, Kaposi sarcoma).
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 13 prescriptions for Pomalyst, about half as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $21,126.13 per fill, versus $21,654.17 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 to treat certain cancers (mantle cell lymphoma, marginal zone lymphoma, Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, small lymphocytic lymphoma, follicular lymphoma).
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 12 prescriptions for Brukinsa, about half as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $14,047.54 per fill, versus $13,442.22 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
This medication is used to treat low platelet levels in people who have a certain blood disorder called chronic immune (idiopathic) thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP) or who have chronic hepatitis C.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 12 prescriptions for Promacta, about 87% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (14). Medicare paid $24,078.63 per fill, versus $16,573.75 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Burns wrote 11 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 24% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $1.60 per fill, versus $21.12 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. Burns’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Burns prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Burns's most prescribed medications were Prednisone (185), Letrozole (184) and Prochlorperazine Maleate (155).
How does Dr. Burns's prescribing compare with other Wisconsin prescribers?
Of the 37 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Burns prescribes 12 more often than the typical Wisconsin prescriber, 7 about as often and 18 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Burns 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 Wisconsin 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.
