ERIC W HILQUIST MD
Prescription History 1841242021
Family Medicine in Fitchburg, WI
What does Dr. Hilquist prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Hilquist wrote 1,430 Medicare prescriptions for 48 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 131 prescriptions for 37 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. Hilquist prescribes.
Medications 48 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
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 Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Hilquist wrote 131 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 60% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (218). Medicare paid $6.57 per fill, versus $9.94 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Hilquist wrote 89 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 62% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (145). Medicare paid $3.61 per fill, versus $6.64 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
Rosuvastatin 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 Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Hilquist wrote 80 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 78% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (103). Medicare paid $10.12 per fill, versus $11.94 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
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. Hilquist wrote 69 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 80% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $791.63 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Hilquist wrote 64 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about half as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (131). Medicare paid $4.73 per fill, versus $7.21 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Hilquist wrote 58 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about half as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (117). Medicare paid $6.97 per fill, versus $14.71 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. Hilquist wrote 54 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 35% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (153). Medicare paid $7.88 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Hilquist wrote 51 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 65% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $9.74 per fill, versus $13.88 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
Irbesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Hilquist wrote 47 prescriptions for Irbesartan, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $12.18 per fill, versus $18.92 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Hilquist wrote 45 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about half as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (89). Medicare paid $10.76 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Hilquist wrote 43 prescriptions for Farxiga, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $528.34 per fill, versus $939.33 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 Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Hilquist wrote 36 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $20.73 per fill, versus $15.06 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Hilquist wrote 35 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 67% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $726.20 per fill, versus $1,030.82 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Hilquist wrote 35 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 27% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (128). Medicare paid $7.35 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Hilquist wrote 28 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 73% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $5.02 per fill, versus $7.25 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Hilquist wrote 27 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about half as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $11.67 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Hilquist wrote 25 prescriptions for Finasteride, about half as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $9.55 per fill, versus $12.57 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 Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Hilquist wrote 25 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 35% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $5.20 per fill, versus $10.31 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Hilquist wrote 24 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 30% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $3.68 per fill, versus $4.64 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. Hilquist wrote 24 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 37% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $6.98 per fill, versus $9.53 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Hilquist wrote 22 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about half as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $15.18 per fill, versus $19.97 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
Tirzepatide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Hilquist wrote 22 prescriptions for Mounjaro, about half as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $1,020.09 per fill, versus $1,221.38 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
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Hilquist wrote 21 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 23% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $7.27 per fill, versus $5.94 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 a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Hilquist wrote 21 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 33% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $17.83 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
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Hilquist wrote 20 prescriptions for Famotidine, about half as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $13.92 per fill, versus $14.60 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. Hilquist wrote 20 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $22.06 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Hilquist wrote 19 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 33% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $3.89 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
Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Hilquist wrote 19 prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about half as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $1.41 per fill, versus $2.55 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 beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Hilquist wrote 19 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 15% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (123). Medicare paid $14.58 per fill, versus $14.52 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Hilquist wrote 19 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 39% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $781.49 per fill, versus $1,245.82 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
Alfuzosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Hilquist wrote 18 prescriptions for Alfuzosin Hcl Er, about half as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $9.37 per fill, versus $22.57 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 combination medication is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Hilquist wrote 18 prescriptions for Janumet, about as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $603.56 per fill, versus $816.85 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
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Hilquist wrote 15 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 31% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $9.82 per fill, versus $17.13 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 Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Hilquist wrote 15 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 19% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $2.66 per fill, versus $8.63 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
Fluticasone is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Hilquist wrote 14 prescriptions for Arnuity Ellipta, about 61% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $297.94 per fill, versus $304.24 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 Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Hilquist wrote 13 prescriptions for Basaglar Kwikpen U-100, about half as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $410.02 per fill, versus $406.84 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Hilquist wrote 13 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 29% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $4.87 per fill, versus $11.25 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
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Hilquist wrote 13 prescriptions for Glipizide Er, about 37% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $13.19 per fill, versus $14.88 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
Simvastatin 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 Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Hilquist wrote 13 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 16% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $9.59 per fill, versus $8.75 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
Sumatriptan is used to treat migraines.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Hilquist wrote 13 prescriptions for Sumatriptan Succinate, about half as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $4.98 per fill, versus $27.53 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. Hilquist wrote 12 prescriptions for Acyclovir, about 38% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $18.98 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
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. Hilquist wrote 12 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 18% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $32.19 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
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Hilquist wrote 12 prescriptions for Anoro Ellipta, about 37% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $456.56 per fill, versus $568.81 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 Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Hilquist wrote 12 prescriptions for Semglee (Yfgn) Pen, about half as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $385.75 per fill, versus $495.98 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Hilquist wrote 12 prescriptions for Ultra-Fine Mini Pen Needle, about half as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $57.60 per fill, versus $102.58 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
Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Hilquist wrote 11 prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about 40% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $14.84 per fill, versus $15.97 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Hilquist wrote 11 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 34% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $6.26 per fill, versus $9.11 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
Glimepiride is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Hilquist wrote 11 prescriptions for Glimepiride, about 29% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $2.31 per fill, versus $8.62 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. Hilquist’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Hilquist prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Hilquist's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (131), Amlodipine Besylate (89) and Rosuvastatin Calcium (80).
How does Dr. Hilquist's prescribing compare with other Wisconsin prescribers?
Of the 48 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Hilquist prescribes 2 more often than the typical Wisconsin prescriber, 3 about as often and 43 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Hilquist 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.
