DR. JAMES KLEIST M.D.
Prescription History 1982139986
Hospitalist in Green Bay, WI
What does Dr. Kleist prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Kleist wrote 198 Medicare prescriptions for 12 medications. The most prescribed was Metoprolol Succinate, with 30 prescriptions for 12 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. Kleist prescribes.
Medications 12 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Kleist wrote 30 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 24% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (123). Medicare paid $19.40 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
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. Kleist wrote 22 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 26% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $368.13 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Kleist wrote 20 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 14% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (145). Medicare paid $11.30 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
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. Kleist wrote 18 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 40% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $13.65 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Kleist wrote 16 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 20% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $15.81 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
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. Kleist wrote 15 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 16% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $4.51 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Kleist wrote 14 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 61% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $3.97 per fill, versus $9.55 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
Pravastatin 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. Kleist wrote 14 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 26% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $25.54 per fill, versus $12.47 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. Kleist wrote 13 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 6% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (218). Medicare paid $12.61 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
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 Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Kleist wrote 12 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 28% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $3.33 per fill, versus $4.42 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
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. Kleist wrote 12 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 12% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (103). Medicare paid $25.18 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
Verapamil is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Dr. Kleist wrote 12 prescriptions for Verapamil Er, about 64% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $35.37 per fill, versus $30.06 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. Kleist’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Kleist prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Kleist's most prescribed medications were Metoprolol Succinate (30), Eliquis (22) and Amlodipine Besylate (20).
How does Dr. Kleist's prescribing compare with other Wisconsin prescribers?
Of the 12 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Kleist prescribes 12 less often than the typical Wisconsin prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Kleist 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.
