DERRICK D EICHELE MD
Prescription History 1023304607
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Omaha, NE
What does Dr. Eichele prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Eichele wrote 424 Medicare prescriptions for 12 medications. The most prescribed was Peg 3350-Electrolyte (sodium chloride/nahco3/kcl/peg), with 128 prescriptions for 126 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. Eichele 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 Nebraska prescribers.
What it is used for
PEG (polyethylene glycol) with electrolyte is used to clean out the intestines before certain bowel exam procedures such as colonoscopy or barium enema X-rays.
Compared with Nebraska prescribers
Dr. Eichele wrote 128 prescriptions for Peg 3350-Electrolyte, about as often as the typical Nebraska prescriber of it (141). Medicare paid $20.54 per fill, versus $20.93 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 Nebraska prescribers
Dr. Eichele wrote 85 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about as often as the typical Nebraska prescriber of it (91). Medicare paid $8.09 per fill, versus $12.50 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 and prevent ulcers in the intestines.
Compared with Nebraska prescribers
Dr. Eichele wrote 48 prescriptions for Sucralfate, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Nebraska prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $55.83 per fill, versus $40.43 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
PEG (polyethylene glycol) with electrolyte is used to clean out the intestines before certain bowel exam procedures such as colonoscopy or barium enema X-rays.
Compared with Nebraska prescribers
Dr. Eichele wrote 28 prescriptions for Gavilyte-N, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Nebraska prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $15.75 per fill, versus $15.15 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
Dicyclomine is used to treat a certain type of intestinal problem called irritable bowel syndrome.
Compared with Nebraska prescribers
Dr. Eichele wrote 25 prescriptions for Dicyclomine Hcl, about as often as the typical Nebraska prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $20.62 per fill, versus $17.72 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 Nebraska prescribers
Dr. Eichele wrote 24 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 22% as often as the typical Nebraska prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $22.24 per fill, versus $12.76 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
Colestipol is used along with a proper diet to lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Nebraska prescribers
Dr. Eichele wrote 19 prescriptions for Colestipol Hcl, about 64% as often as the typical Nebraska prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $107.34 per fill, versus $72.37 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Nebraska prescribers
Dr. Eichele wrote 17 prescriptions for Linzess, about 67% as often as the typical Nebraska prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $635.78 per fill, versus $663.22 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 certain bowel disease (ulcerative colitis).
Compared with Nebraska prescribers
Dr. Eichele wrote 14 prescriptions for Mesalamine, about half as often as the typical Nebraska prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $307.23 per fill, versus $413.85 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
Sodium/potassium/magnesium sulfate solution is used to clean out the intestines before a certain bowel exam procedure (colonoscopy).
Compared with Nebraska prescribers
Dr. Eichele wrote 13 prescriptions for Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf, about 14% as often as the typical Nebraska prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $67.51 per fill, versus $63.13 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
Upadacitinib is used to treat certain types of arthritis (such as psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, axial spondyloarthritis, polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis- pJIA).
Compared with Nebraska prescribers
Dr. Eichele wrote 12 prescriptions for Rinvoq, about 78% as often as the typical Nebraska prescriber of it (15). Medicare paid $10,693.27 per fill, versus $7,151.56 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
Balsalazide is used to treat a certain bowel disease (ulcerative colitis).
Compared with Nebraska prescribers
Dr. Eichele wrote 11 prescriptions for Balsalazide Disodium, about half as often as the typical Nebraska prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $173.49 per fill, versus $154.58 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. Eichele’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Eichele prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Eichele's most prescribed medications were Peg 3350-Electrolyte (128), Pantoprazole Sodium (85) and Sucralfate (48).
How does Dr. Eichele's prescribing compare with other Nebraska prescribers?
Of the 12 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Eichele prescribes 2 more often than the typical Nebraska prescriber, 4 about as often and 6 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Eichele 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 Nebraska 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.
