MICHAEL SUTTON SCHILAWSKI OD
Prescription History 1972811321
Optometrist in Wilmington, NC
What does Dr. Schilawski prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Schilawski wrote 257 Medicare prescriptions for 8 medications. The most prescribed was Latanoprost, with 73 prescriptions for 34 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. Schilawski prescribes.
Medications 8 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 North Carolina prescribers.
What it is used for
Latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Schilawski wrote 73 prescriptions for Latanoprost, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (162). Medicare paid $13.77 per fill, versus $11.96 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Schilawski wrote 57 prescriptions for Prednisolone Acetate, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (117). Medicare paid $27.34 per fill, versus $39.74 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 or prevent eye infections.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Schilawski wrote 32 prescriptions for Tobramycin-Dexamethasone, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $46.58 per fill, versus $47.31 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
Cyclosporine eye drops are used to treat a certain type of dry eyes.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Schilawski wrote 25 prescriptions for Restasis, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $1,214.50 per fill, versus $1,057.31 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 product contains two drugs used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Schilawski wrote 23 prescriptions for Dorzolamide-Timolol, about 23% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $12.02 per fill, versus $16.85 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 high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Schilawski wrote 22 prescriptions for Timolol Maleate, about 28% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $22.66 per fill, versus $14.27 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 eye inflammation and pain after eye surgery.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Schilawski wrote 14 prescriptions for Lotemax Sm, about 39% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $245.76 per fill, versus $262.19 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 open-angle glaucoma or high fluid pressure in the eye.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Schilawski wrote 11 prescriptions for Brimonidine Tartrate, about 14% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $12.17 per fill, versus $31.13 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. Schilawski’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Schilawski prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Schilawski's most prescribed medications were Latanoprost (73), Prednisolone Acetate (57) and Tobramycin-Dexamethasone (32).
How does Dr. Schilawski's prescribing compare with other North Carolina prescribers?
Of the 8 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Schilawski prescribes 1 about as often than the typical North Carolina prescriber and 7 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Schilawski 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 North Carolina 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.
