STEPHEN E SMETANA I DO
Prescription History 1972208189
Internal Medicine in Milwaukee, WI
What does Dr. Smetana prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Smetana wrote 92 Medicare prescriptions for 7 medications. The most prescribed was Spironolactone, with 17 prescriptions.
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. Smetana prescribes.
Medications 7 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Smetana wrote 17 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 34% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $3.06 per fill, versus $9.02 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Smetana wrote 15 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 19% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $2.34 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
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. Smetana wrote 14 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 6% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (218). Medicare paid $2.85 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Smetana wrote 13 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 11% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (123). Medicare paid $8.99 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Smetana wrote 11 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 21% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $9.47 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
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. Smetana wrote 11 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 9% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (128). Medicare paid $2.88 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
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. Smetana wrote 11 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 15% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $1.83 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.
Questions about Dr. Smetana’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Smetana prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Smetana's most prescribed medications were Spironolactone (17), Pantoprazole Sodium (15) and Atorvastatin Calcium (14).
How does Dr. Smetana's prescribing compare with other Wisconsin prescribers?
Of the 7 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Smetana prescribes 7 less often than the typical Wisconsin prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Smetana 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.
