DR. DARREN ROSS GITELMAN MD
Prescription History 1164530804
Psychiatry & Neurology - Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry in Park Ridge, IL
What does Dr. Gitelman prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Gitelman wrote 1,752 Medicare prescriptions for 21 medications. The most prescribed was Memantine Hcl, with 407 prescriptions for 123 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. Gitelman prescribes.
Medications 21 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
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Gitelman wrote 407 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about 6.2 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $32.31 per fill, versus $30.45 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Gitelman wrote 357 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 5.3 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $13.46 per fill, versus $11.52 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
Galantamine is used to treat mild to moderate confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Gitelman wrote 271 prescriptions for Galantamine Er, about 8.7 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $86.78 per fill, versus $78.21 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, anxiety).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Gitelman wrote 178 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 3 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $11.24 per fill, versus $12.18 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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Gitelman wrote 76 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $17.87 per fill, versus $17.32 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Gitelman wrote 76 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $7.49 per fill, versus $8.47 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
Rivastigmine is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease and to Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Gitelman wrote 59 prescriptions for Rivastigmine, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $251.56 per fill, versus $196.54 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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Gitelman wrote 57 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 83% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $9.76 per fill, versus $8.82 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 combination medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Gitelman wrote 45 prescriptions for Carbidopa-Levodopa, about 62% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $23.89 per fill, versus $28.87 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Gitelman wrote 32 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 88% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $31.47 per fill, versus $17.70 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).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Gitelman wrote 27 prescriptions for Olanzapine, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $9.85 per fill, versus $20.86 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 depression.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Gitelman wrote 24 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $50.10 per fill, versus $18.12 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 depression.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Gitelman wrote 19 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $41.55 per fill, versus $23.87 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
Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Gitelman wrote 19 prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about 33% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $29.16 per fill, versus $30.94 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
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Gitelman wrote 19 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl Er, about 68% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $63.61 per fill, versus $80.20 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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Gitelman wrote 18 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 37% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $1.81 per fill, versus $6.59 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, anxiety).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Gitelman wrote 16 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 30% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $24.37 per fill, versus $21.99 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
Rivastigmine is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease and to Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Gitelman wrote 14 prescriptions for Rivastigmine, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $64.69 per fill, versus $58.69 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Gitelman wrote 13 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 17% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $3.97 per fill, versus $4.15 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, depression).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Gitelman wrote 13 prescriptions for Rexulti, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $1,739.48 per fill, versus $1,275.22 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Gitelman wrote 12 prescriptions for Risperidone, about 18% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $13.81 per fill, versus $12.77 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. Gitelman’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Gitelman prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Gitelman's most prescribed medications were Memantine Hcl (407), Donepezil Hcl (357) and Galantamine Er (271).
How does Dr. Gitelman's prescribing compare with other Illinois prescribers?
Of the 21 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Gitelman prescribes 5 more often than the typical Illinois prescriber, 4 about as often and 12 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Gitelman 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.
