IRENE NKEM
Prescription History 1003682840
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Harrisburg, PA
What does Irene Nkem prescribe?
In 2024, Irene Nkem wrote 40 Medicare prescriptions for 3 medications. The most prescribed was Mirtazapine, with 15 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 Irene Nkem prescribes.
Medications 3 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Irene Nkem wrote 15 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 27% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $21.51 per fill, versus $17.20 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 anxiety.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Irene Nkem wrote 14 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 26% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $16.63 per fill, versus $13.30 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
Irene Nkem wrote 11 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 17% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $18.60 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.
Questions about Irene Nkem’s prescriptions
What does Irene Nkem prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Irene Nkem's most prescribed medications were Mirtazapine (15), Buspirone Hcl (14) and Quetiapine Fumarate (11).
How does Irene Nkem's prescribing compare with other Pennsylvania prescribers?
Of the 3 medications with a state comparison, Irene Nkem prescribes 3 less often than the typical Pennsylvania prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Irene Nkem 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.
