STEPHEN C. WENZKE MD
Prescription History 1982603379
Internal Medicine - Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology in Dayton, OH
What does Dr. Wenzke prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Wenzke wrote 275 Medicare prescriptions for 13 medications. The most prescribed was Spironolactone, with 47 prescriptions for 27 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. Wenzke prescribes.
Medications 13 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 Ohio prescribers.
What it is used for
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Wenzke wrote 47 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 88% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $8.94 per fill, versus $8.13 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Wenzke wrote 32 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 26% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $10.57 per fill, versus $13.28 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Wenzke wrote 28 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 30% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $4.13 per fill, versus $4.55 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
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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Wenzke wrote 25 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 11% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (224). Medicare paid $11.27 per fill, versus $9.54 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Wenzke wrote 25 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 21% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (117). Medicare paid $5.76 per fill, versus $8.81 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Wenzke wrote 22 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 31% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $5.02 per fill, versus $8.34 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Wenzke wrote 19 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 19% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $760.52 per fill, versus $838.29 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
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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Wenzke wrote 15 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 14% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (107). Medicare paid $10.10 per fill, versus $13.17 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
This medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as recurrent ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Wenzke wrote 13 prescriptions for Amiodarone Hcl, about 27% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $32.71 per fill, versus $25.15 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 treat certain types of heart failure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Wenzke wrote 13 prescriptions for Entresto, about 21% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $1,344.09 per fill, versus $1,017.51 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Wenzke wrote 13 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 10% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (135). Medicare paid $8.28 per fill, versus $5.77 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
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Wenzke wrote 12 prescriptions for Valsartan, about 32% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $31.99 per fill, versus $25.02 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Wenzke wrote 11 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 13% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $2.64 per fill, versus $6.29 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. Wenzke’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Wenzke prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Wenzke's most prescribed medications were Spironolactone (47), Metoprolol Succinate (32) and Furosemide (28).
How does Dr. Wenzke's prescribing compare with other Ohio prescribers?
Of the 13 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Wenzke prescribes 1 about as often than the typical Ohio prescriber and 12 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Wenzke 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 Ohio 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.
