DR. SUSAN ZELDA WILKINSON MD
Prescription History 1982931044
Internal Medicine in Pittsburgh, PA
What does Dr. Wilkinson prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Wilkinson wrote 700 Medicare prescriptions for 34 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 54 prescriptions for 33 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. Wilkinson prescribes.
Medications 34 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 Pennsylvania prescribers.
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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Wilkinson wrote 54 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 25% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (217). Medicare paid $12.34 per fill, versus $12.25 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Wilkinson wrote 53 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 39% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (136). Medicare paid $5.04 per fill, versus $7.55 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Wilkinson wrote 46 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 26% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (175). Medicare paid $10.94 per fill, versus $10.98 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
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Wilkinson wrote 31 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $9.19 per fill, versus $14.69 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Wilkinson wrote 27 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 18% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (154). Medicare paid $5.37 per fill, versus $6.63 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Wilkinson wrote 25 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 24% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (103). Medicare paid $2.83 per fill, versus $8.60 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Wilkinson wrote 25 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 23% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (110). Medicare paid $11.49 per fill, versus $12.24 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Wilkinson wrote 23 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 23% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $9.51 per fill, versus $14.77 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
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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Wilkinson wrote 22 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 18% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $2.93 per fill, versus $16.32 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Wilkinson wrote 21 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 40% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $9.00 per fill, versus $11.06 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Wilkinson wrote 21 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 33% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $6.24 per fill, versus $9.50 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Wilkinson wrote 21 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 16% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (127). Medicare paid $8.80 per fill, versus $15.71 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Wilkinson wrote 20 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 34% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $9.07 per fill, versus $13.68 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Wilkinson wrote 20 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 34% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $8.65 per fill, versus $13.79 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 help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Wilkinson wrote 20 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 37% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $12.15 per fill, versus $13.95 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Wilkinson wrote 20 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 20% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $5.45 per fill, versus $13.87 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
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Wilkinson wrote 20 prescriptions for Valsartan, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $37.34 per fill, versus $31.35 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Wilkinson wrote 19 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 27% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $24.88 per fill, versus $32.33 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 help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Wilkinson wrote 19 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 35% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $20.96 per fill, versus $17.98 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Wilkinson wrote 17 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 36% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $8.28 per fill, versus $9.39 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, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Wilkinson wrote 17 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 21% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $7.09 per fill, versus $10.05 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 relieve nasal symptoms such as runny/itching/stuffy nose, sneezing, and post-nasal drip caused by allergies or other conditions.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Wilkinson wrote 16 prescriptions for Azelastine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $30.94 per fill, versus $26.43 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Wilkinson wrote 16 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 20% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $9.01 per fill, versus $7.17 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
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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Wilkinson wrote 13 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 24% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $8.67 per fill, versus $14.88 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Wilkinson wrote 12 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $8.19 per fill, versus $8.52 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 combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Wilkinson wrote 12 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 20% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $16.17 per fill, versus $16.44 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
Tiotropium is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing, shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD which includes bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Wilkinson wrote 12 prescriptions for Tiotropium Bromide, about 77% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $596.22 per fill, versus $460.35 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Wilkinson wrote 12 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 22% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $2.51 per fill, versus $6.56 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
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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Wilkinson wrote 11 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 11% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (104). Medicare paid $665.64 per fill, versus $796.82 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Wilkinson wrote 11 prescriptions for Entresto, about 21% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $768.39 per fill, versus $966.66 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Wilkinson wrote 11 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 14% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $2.30 per fill, versus $4.25 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Wilkinson wrote 11 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 18% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $1,272.65 per fill, versus $1,230.71 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 schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Wilkinson wrote 11 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 17% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $2.74 per fill, versus $15.84 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
Simvastatin 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Wilkinson wrote 11 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 13% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $6.44 per fill, versus $9.83 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. Wilkinson’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Wilkinson prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Wilkinson's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (54), Lisinopril (53) and Levothyroxine Sodium (46).
How does Dr. Wilkinson's prescribing compare with other Pennsylvania prescribers?
Of the 34 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Wilkinson prescribes 1 about as often than the typical Pennsylvania prescriber and 33 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Wilkinson 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 Pennsylvania 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.
