JOHN LOUIS ANCONA PA
Prescription History 1003891649
Physician Assistant in Oak Lawn, IL
What does John Ancona prescribe?
In 2024, John Ancona wrote 163 Medicare prescriptions for 10 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 29 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 John Ancona prescribes.
Medications 10 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 Illinois 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 Illinois prescribers
John Ancona wrote 29 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 14% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (208). Medicare paid $2.22 per fill, versus $9.37 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
Digoxin is used to treat heart failure, usually along with other medications.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
John Ancona wrote 21 prescriptions for Digoxin, about 70% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $7.18 per fill, versus $20.46 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
John Ancona wrote 20 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 35% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $889.75 per fill, versus $1,039.71 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 types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as recurrent ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
John Ancona wrote 18 prescriptions for Amiodarone Hcl, about 40% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $40.70 per fill, versus $22.50 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 used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
John Ancona wrote 15 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $16.24 per fill, versus $12.92 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
John Ancona wrote 15 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 29% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $8.97 per fill, versus $8.46 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 Illinois prescribers
John Ancona wrote 12 prescriptions for Entresto, about 22% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $866.36 per fill, versus $1,055.66 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
John Ancona wrote 11 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 11% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (102). Medicare paid $1.47 per fill, versus $7.31 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
Torsemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
John Ancona wrote 11 prescriptions for Torsemide, about 28% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $10.75 per fill, versus $17.69 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
This medication is used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
John Ancona wrote 11 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about 21% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $18.87 per fill, versus $8.49 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about John Ancona’s prescriptions
What does John Ancona prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, John Ancona's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (29), Digoxin (21) and Jardiance (20).
How does John Ancona's prescribing compare with other Illinois prescribers?
Of the 10 medications with a state comparison, John Ancona prescribes 10 less often than the typical Illinois prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication John Ancona 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 Illinois 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.
