DERRICK D EICHELE MD
Prescription History 1023304607
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Omaha, NE
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DERRICK D EICHELE MD, an active Gastroenterology specialist practicing in Omaha, NE. Our medical registry currently tracks 20 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 519 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Stelara, which accounts for 62 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.
| Medication | Prescriptions (2023)Rx (2023) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other NE PrescribersVs. NE Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| StelaraUstekinumab | 62 | $22,125.95▼ below NE avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Stelara: Ustekinumab is used to treat plaque psoriasis, a certain type of arthritis (psoriatic arthritis), or certain bowel conditions (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis). Show more ▾ It works by blocking certain natural proteins in your body (interleukin-12 and interleukin-23) that cause inflammation (swelling) in these conditions. Ustekinumab does not cure these diseases, but helps to lessen symptoms of the disease. It can help to decrease the amount of plaques in plaque psoriasis, decrease the number of swollen/painful joints in psoriatic arthritis, and decrease symptoms such as abdominal pain/cramping and diarrhea in Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. A humanized monoclonal antibody that binds to IL-12 and IL-23 and is used as a DERMATOLOGIC AGENT in the treatment of patients with plaque PSORIASIS who have not responded to other therapies. In 2023, this provider wrote 62 Medicare prescriptions for Stelara, about 2.6 times the volume of the typical Nebraska prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $22,125.95 per fill, versus $26,704.73 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NE prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NE average for this medication. 96.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,765 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Humira(Cf) PenAdalimumab | 48 | $6,825.16▼ below NE avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Humira(Cf) Pen: Adalimumab is used to reduce pain and swelling due to certain types of arthritis (such as rheumatoid, psoriatic, juvenile idiopathic, ankylosing spondylitis). Show more ▾ This medication is also used to treat certain skin disorders (such as plaque-type psoriasis, hidradenitis suppurativa). It works by blocking a protein (tumor necrosis factor or TNF) found in the body's immune system that causes joint swelling and damage in arthritis as well as red scaly patches in psoriasis. Adalimumab belongs to a class of drugs known as TNF blockers. By reducing joint swelling, this medication helps to reduce further joint damage and preserve joint function. Adalimumab is also used to treat certain bowel conditions (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis) and a certain eye disease (uveitis). A humanized monoclonal antibody that binds specifically to TNF-ALPHA and blocks its interaction with endogenous TNF RECEPTORS to modulate INFLAMMATION. It is used in the treatment of RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS; CROHN'S DISEASE and ULCERATIVE COLITIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 48 Medicare prescriptions for Humira(Cf) Pen, about 2.2 times the volume of the typical Nebraska prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $6,825.16 per fill, versus $8,645.21 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NE prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NE average for this medication. 48 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,344 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Colestipol Hcl | 46 | $88.55▼ below NE avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Colestipol Hcl: Colestipol is used along with a proper diet to lower cholesterol in the blood. Show more ▾ Lowering cholesterol helps decrease the risk for strokes and heart attacks. In addition to a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. This medication is known as a bile acid-binding resin. It works by removing bile acid from the body. In people with high cholesterol, this causes the liver to make more bile acid by using cholesterol in the blood. This helps to lower the cholesterol levels. Highly crosslinked and insoluble basic anion exchange resin used as anticholesteremic. It may also may reduce triglyceride levels. In 2023, this provider wrote 46 Medicare prescriptions for Colestipol Hcl, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical Nebraska prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $88.55 per fill, versus $94.05 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NE prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NE average for this medication. 67.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,907 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 39 | $15.36▼ below NE avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Pantoprazole Sodium: Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux). Show more ▾ It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. This medication relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. It helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Pantoprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). 2-pyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazole proton pump inhibitor that is used in the treatment of GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX and PEPTIC ULCER. In 2023, this provider wrote 39 Medicare prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about half the volume of the typical Nebraska prescriber of this medication (84). Medicare paid an average of $15.36 per fill, versus $16.45 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NE prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NE average for this medication. 79 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,362 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Omeprazole | 35 | $30.56 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Omeprazole: Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). Show more ▾ It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Omeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). If you are self-treating with this medication, over-the-counter omeprazole products are used to treat frequent heartburn (occurring 2 or more days a week). Since it may take 1 to 4 days to have full effect, these products do not relieve heartburn right away. For over-the-counter products, carefully read the package instructions to make sure the product is right for you. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar brand names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you. A 4-methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyridyl, 5-methoxybenzimidazole derivative of timoprazole that is used in the therapy of STOMACH ULCERS and ZOLLINGER-ELLISON SYNDROME. The drug inhibits an H(+)-K(+)-EXCHANGING ATPASE which is found in GASTRIC PARIETAL CELLS. In 2023, this provider wrote 35 Medicare prescriptions for Omeprazole, about a third of the volume of the typical Nebraska prescriber of this medication (109). Medicare paid an average of $30.56 per fill, versus $13.84 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NE prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 80.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,338 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Mesalamine | 34 | $1,054.47 | ▲ More than typical |
About Mesalamine: This medication is used to treat a certain bowel disease (ulcerative colitis). Show more ▾ It helps to reduce symptoms of ulcerative colitis such as diarrhea, rectal bleeding, and stomach pain. Mesalamine belongs to a class of drugs known as aminosalicylates. It works by decreasing swelling in the colon. An anti-inflammatory agent, structurally related to the SALICYLATES, which is active in INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE. It is considered to be the active moiety of SULPHASALAZINE. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed) In 2023, this provider wrote 34 Medicare prescriptions for Mesalamine, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Nebraska prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $1,054.47 per fill, versus $660.09 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NE prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 62 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,860 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Balsalazide Disodium | 25 | $220.83 | ≈ Typical |
About Balsalazide Disodium: Balsalazide is used to treat a certain bowel disease (ulcerative colitis). Show more ▾ It helps to reduce symptoms of ulcerative colitis such as diarrhea, rectal bleeding, and stomach pain. Balsalazide belongs to a class of drugs known as aminosalicylates. It works by decreasing swelling in the colon. In 2023, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Balsalazide Disodium, about the same volume as the typical Nebraska prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $220.83 per fill, versus $186.58 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NE prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 44.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,329 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sucralfate | 24 | $89.78 | ≈ Typical |
About Sucralfate: This medication is used to treat ulcers in the intestines. Show more ▾ Sucralfate forms a coating over ulcers, protecting the area from further injury. This helps ulcers heal more quickly. A basic aluminum complex of sulfated sucrose. In 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Sucralfate, about the same volume as the typical Nebraska prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $89.78 per fill, versus $52.56 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NE prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 26.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 729 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 22 | $27.42 | ≈ Typical |
In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Dicyclomine Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Nebraska prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $27.42 per fill, versus $20.98 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NE prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 635 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ondansetron Hcl | 21 | $4.16▼ below NE avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Ondansetron Hcl: This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. It works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting. In 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical Nebraska prescriber of this medication (12). Medicare paid an average of $4.16 per fill, versus $4.95 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NE prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NE average for this medication. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 346 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Budesonide DrBudesonide | 21 | $198.56 | ≈ Typical |
About Budesonide Dr: Budesonide is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma. Show more ▾ This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works directly in the lungs to make breathing easier by reducing the irritation and swelling of the airways. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler as prescribed. A glucocorticoid used in the management of ASTHMA, the treatment of various skin disorders, and allergic RHINITIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Budesonide Dr, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Nebraska prescriber of this medication (18). Medicare paid an average of $198.56 per fill, versus $171.34 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NE prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 34 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,000 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Peg 3350-ElectrolyteSodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Peg | 19 | $23.21 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Peg 3350-Electrolyte: 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. Show more ▾ It is a laxative that works by drawing large amounts of water into the colon. This effect results in watery bowel movements. Clearing stool from the intestines helps your doctor to better examine the intestines during your procedure. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Peg 3350-Electrolyte, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Nebraska prescriber of this medication (81). Medicare paid an average of $23.21 per fill, versus $20.73 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NE prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 30.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 422 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Diphenoxylate-AtropineDiphenoxylate Hcl/Atropine | 18 | $42.07 | ≈ Typical |
About Diphenoxylate-Atropine: This medication is used to treat diarrhea. Show more ▾ It helps to decrease the number and frequency of bowel movements. It works by slowing the movement of the intestines. Diphenoxylate is similar to opioid pain relievers, but it acts mainly to slow the gut. Atropine belongs to a class of drugs known as anticholinergics, which help to dry up body fluids and also slow gut movement. This medication should not be used to treat diarrhea caused by certain types of infection (such as C. difficile-associated diarrhea following antibiotic therapy). Talk to your doctor for more details. This medication is not recommended for use in children younger than 6 years due to an increased risk of serious side effects (such as breathing problems). In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Diphenoxylate-Atropine, about the same volume as the typical Nebraska prescriber of this medication (18). Medicare paid an average of $42.07 per fill, versus $31.58 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NE prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 480 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| CreonLipase/Protease/Amylase | 17 | $1,913.46 | ≈ Typical |
About Creon: This medication contains digestive enzymes to help break down and digest fats, starch, and proteins in food. Show more ▾ It is used in conditions where the pancreas cannot make or does not release enough digestive enzymes into the small intestines to digest the food (conditions such as chronic pancreatitis, cystic fibrosis, cancer of the pancreas, post-pancreatectomy, post-gastrointestinal bypass surgery). In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Creon, about 85% of the volume of the typical Nebraska prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $1,913.46 per fill, versus $1,907.07 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NE prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 630 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prednisone | 17 | $11.76 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Prednisone: Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ Prednisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions. A synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from CORTISONE. It is biologically inert and converted to PREDNISOLONE in the liver. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about a third of the volume of the typical Nebraska prescriber of this medication (48). Medicare paid an average of $11.76 per fill, versus $6.72 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NE prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 23.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 602 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Baclofen | 17 | $6.40▼ below NE avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Baclofen: Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease). Show more ▾ It works by helping to relax the muscles. A GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID derivative that is a specific agonist of GABA-B RECEPTORS. It is used in the treatment of MUSCLE SPASTICITY, especially that due to SPINAL CORD INJURIES. Its therapeutic effects result from actions at spinal and supraspinal sites, generally the reduction of excitatory transmission. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Baclofen, about half the volume of the typical Nebraska prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $6.40 per fill, versus $36.50 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NE prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NE average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 468 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Budesonide EcBudesonide | 16 | $200.21▼ below NE avg | ≈ Typical |
About Budesonide Ec: Budesonide is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma. Show more ▾ This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works directly in the lungs to make breathing easier by reducing the irritation and swelling of the airways. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler as prescribed. A glucocorticoid used in the management of ASTHMA, the treatment of various skin disorders, and allergic RHINITIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Budesonide Ec, about the same volume as the typical Nebraska prescriber of this medication (16). Medicare paid an average of $200.21 per fill, versus $259.73 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NE prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NE average for this medication. 28.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 831 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Gavilyte-GPeg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kcl | 14 | $18.26 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Gavilyte-G: 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. Show more ▾ It is a laxative that works by drawing large amounts of water into the colon. This effect results in watery bowel movements. Clearing stool from the intestines helps your doctor to better examine the intestines during your procedure. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Gavilyte-G, about a third of the volume of the typical Nebraska prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $18.26 per fill, versus $14.82 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NE prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 14 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| LinzessLinaclotide | 12 | $796.99 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Linzess: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ Linaclotide is used to treat certain types of bowel problems (irritable bowel syndrome with constipation, chronic idiopathic constipation). It works by increasing fluid in your intestines and helping speed up movement of food through the gut. Linaclotide may improve stool texture and lessen symptoms such as bloating, abdominal pain/discomfort, straining, and feelings of incomplete bowel movements. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Linzess, about half the volume of the typical Nebraska prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $796.99 per fill, versus $613.92 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NE prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 540 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 12 | $26.18 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ciprofloxacin Hcl: This medication is used to treat eye infections. Show more ▾ Ciprofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A broad-spectrum antimicrobial carboxyfluoroquinoline. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Nebraska prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $26.18 per fill, versus $8.00 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NE prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 248 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DERRICK D EICHELE MD is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2023, the most recent federal release. Figures cover prescriptions filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries only; prescriptions under private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay plans are not included. Because prescribing decisions are generally consistent across coverage types, this record offers a useful view of the overall Gastroenterology prescribing approach at this Omaha, NE practice.
Reading the costs. Drug costs are gross amounts paid to pharmacies under Part D, including both plan and beneficiary payments. They are not the price a patient pays at the pharmacy counter. Medications with fewer than 11 claims are excluded from the federal source data, and state comparisons use the average volume among NE prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
