BIANCA CARTAGENA APN, FNP-BC
Prescription History 1861844607
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Buffalo Grove, IL
What does Bianca Cartagena prescribe?
In 2024, Bianca Cartagena wrote 971 Medicare prescriptions for 39 medications. The most prescribed was Gabapentin, with 83 prescriptions for 32 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 Bianca Cartagena prescribes.
Medications 39 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Bianca Cartagena wrote 83 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $8.06 per fill, versus $15.83 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 Illinois prescribers
Bianca Cartagena wrote 58 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 28% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (208). Medicare paid $5.59 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
This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Bianca Cartagena wrote 55 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $11.80 per fill, versus $29.14 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 Illinois prescribers
Bianca Cartagena wrote 47 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 30% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (156). Medicare paid $6.20 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Bianca Cartagena wrote 42 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 41% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (102). Medicare paid $3.95 per fill, versus $7.31 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Bianca Cartagena wrote 38 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 26% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (146). Medicare paid $2.65 per fill, versus $6.68 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Bianca Cartagena wrote 37 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 38% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $11.02 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Bianca Cartagena wrote 36 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 73% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $4.42 per fill, versus $8.38 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
Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Bianca Cartagena wrote 33 prescriptions for Trulicity, about 88% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $957.05 per fill, versus $1,245.08 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 Illinois prescribers
Bianca Cartagena wrote 29 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 41% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $6.31 per fill, versus $20.43 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 Illinois prescribers
Bianca Cartagena wrote 28 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 80% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $1.81 per fill, versus $8.56 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Bianca Cartagena wrote 26 prescriptions for Naproxen, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $8.43 per fill, versus $10.65 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
Bianca Cartagena wrote 25 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 21% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (120). Medicare paid $1.84 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
This combination medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Bianca Cartagena wrote 24 prescriptions for Carbidopa-Levodopa, about 33% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $22.92 per fill, versus $28.87 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 Illinois prescribers
Bianca Cartagena wrote 24 prescriptions for Trintellix, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $253.65 per fill, versus $600.84 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Bianca Cartagena wrote 23 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 20% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (115). Medicare paid $3.80 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
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
Bianca Cartagena wrote 22 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 36% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $41.31 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Bianca Cartagena wrote 22 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $10.77 per fill, versus $7.94 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Bianca Cartagena wrote 20 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 34% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $11.28 per fill, versus $10.66 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
Bianca Cartagena wrote 20 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 24% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $4.54 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
This medication is used to treat and prevent ulcers in the intestines.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Bianca Cartagena wrote 20 prescriptions for Sucralfate, about 66% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $18.33 per fill, versus $49.42 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
Methylprednisolone is used to treat pain and swelling that occurs with arthritis and other joint disorders.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Bianca Cartagena wrote 19 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone Acetate, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $13.04 per fill, versus $15.96 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
Ceftriaxone is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Bianca Cartagena wrote 17 prescriptions for Ceftriaxone, about 62% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $1.23 per fill, versus $59.97 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Bianca Cartagena wrote 17 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $7.35 per fill, versus $6.01 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Bianca Cartagena wrote 17 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $7.18 per fill, versus $9.36 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Bianca Cartagena wrote 16 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 24% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $7.79 per fill, versus $11.52 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
Pioglitazone is a diabetes drug (thiazolidinedione-type, also called "glitazones") used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Bianca Cartagena wrote 16 prescriptions for Pioglitazone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $4.70 per fill, versus $11.74 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 product is used to help reduce itching and pain from certain skin conditions (such as scrapes, minor skin irritations, insect bites).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Bianca Cartagena wrote 15 prescriptions for Lidocaine, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $93.95 per fill, versus $99.01 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Bianca Cartagena wrote 15 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 16% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (94). Medicare paid $5.97 per fill, versus $14.59 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 Illinois prescribers
Bianca Cartagena wrote 14 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 20% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $5.71 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
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Bianca Cartagena wrote 14 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 20% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $7.91 per fill, versus $20.03 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
This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Bianca Cartagena wrote 14 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 36% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $4.34 per fill, versus $9.75 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Bianca Cartagena wrote 13 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 38% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $1.98 per fill, versus $5.14 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 Illinois prescribers
Bianca Cartagena wrote 13 prescriptions for Glipizide Er, about 36% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $6.08 per fill, versus $13.55 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 product is a combination of two drugs: a calcium channel blocker (amlodipine) and an ACE inhibitor (benazepril).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Bianca Cartagena wrote 12 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate-Benazepril, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $5.75 per fill, versus $14.96 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 eye conditions due to inflammation or injury.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Bianca Cartagena wrote 12 prescriptions for Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate, about 61% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $0.80 per fill, versus $35.29 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 Illinois prescribers
Bianca Cartagena wrote 12 prescriptions for Linzess, about 39% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $687.59 per fill, versus $787.88 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Bianca Cartagena wrote 12 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 30% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $1.61 per fill, versus $6.08 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
Enalapril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Bianca Cartagena wrote 11 prescriptions for Enalapril Maleate, about 36% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $7.43 per fill, versus $15.68 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Bianca Cartagena’s prescriptions
What does Bianca Cartagena prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Bianca Cartagena's most prescribed medications were Gabapentin (83), Atorvastatin Calcium (58) and Celecoxib (55).
How does Bianca Cartagena's prescribing compare with other Illinois prescribers?
Of the 39 medications with a state comparison, Bianca Cartagena prescribes 1 more often than the typical Illinois prescriber, 6 about as often and 32 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Bianca Cartagena 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.
