DR. PETER HARTUNG DO
Prescription History 1851920607
Family Medicine in Blacksburg, VA
What does Dr. Hartung prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Hartung wrote 521 Medicare prescriptions for 28 medications. The most prescribed was Lisinopril, with 41 prescriptions for 16 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. Hartung prescribes.
Medications 28 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 Virginia prescribers.
What it is used for
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hartung wrote 41 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 40% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (103). Medicare paid $2.31 per fill, versus $6.16 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hartung wrote 34 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 24% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (141). Medicare paid $5.09 per fill, versus $5.81 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hartung wrote 30 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 28% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (106). Medicare paid $12.15 per fill, versus $8.85 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hartung wrote 26 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $33.76 per fill, versus $23.61 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 nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hartung wrote 24 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 65% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $51.34 per fill, versus $31.32 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hartung wrote 24 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 34% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $11.17 per fill, versus $12.72 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hartung wrote 24 prescriptions for Prednisone, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $3.09 per fill, versus $4.45 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
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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hartung wrote 22 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 20% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (107). Medicare paid $9.15 per fill, versus $12.97 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 used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hartung wrote 22 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $36.47 per fill, versus $11.75 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hartung wrote 20 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 24% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $4.27 per fill, versus $6.76 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hartung wrote 20 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 22% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (91). Medicare paid $14.06 per fill, versus $11.75 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
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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hartung wrote 19 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 11% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (175). Medicare paid $4.05 per fill, versus $9.39 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hartung wrote 18 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 14% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $21.61 per fill, versus $10.42 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hartung wrote 16 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $6.91 per fill, versus $14.79 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 medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hartung wrote 16 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 36% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $43.74 per fill, versus $29.72 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hartung wrote 15 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $2.44 per fill, versus $5.74 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hartung wrote 15 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $6.53 per fill, versus $11.11 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 depression.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hartung wrote 15 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 24% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $12.87 per fill, versus $8.61 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.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hartung wrote 13 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $3.70 per fill, versus $7.06 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
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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hartung wrote 13 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 15% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (85). Medicare paid $1,018.48 per fill, versus $886.94 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hartung wrote 13 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 22% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $10.87 per fill, versus $9.17 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
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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hartung wrote 12 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 25% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $13.98 per fill, versus $14.95 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hartung wrote 12 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about 39% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $79.61 per fill, versus $23.07 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, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hartung wrote 12 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 24% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $12.96 per fill, versus $17.11 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
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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hartung wrote 12 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 18% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $6.25 per fill, versus $7.74 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hartung wrote 11 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 17% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $24.76 per fill, versus $26.36 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hartung wrote 11 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 29% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $4.25 per fill, versus $8.00 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hartung wrote 11 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 26% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $169.61 per fill, versus $129.92 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. Hartung’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Hartung prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Hartung's most prescribed medications were Lisinopril (41), Amlodipine Besylate (34) and Losartan Potassium (30).
How does Dr. Hartung's prescribing compare with other Virginia prescribers?
Of the 28 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Hartung prescribes 28 less often than the typical Virginia prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Hartung 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 Virginia 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.
