DR. DARREN ROSS GITELMAN MD
Prescription History 1164530804
Psychiatry & Neurology - Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry in Park Ridge, IL
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. DARREN ROSS GITELMAN MD, an active Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry specialist practicing in Park Ridge, IL. Our medical registry currently tracks 19 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 1,816 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Memantine Hcl, which accounts for 393 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 | Claims | 30-Day Fills | Days Supply | Cost / Claim | Utilization vs IL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memantine Hcl | 393 | 844.7 | 24,733 | $68.17 | ▲ Above Avg. Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average IL prescriber Averages are among IL prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IL average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 844.7 30-Day Fills 24,733 Days Supply About Memantine Hcl: Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. Show more ▾ It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to perform daily functions. This medication works by blocking the action of a certain natural substance in the brain (glutamate) that is believed to be linked to symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. | |||||
| Donepezil Hcl | 372 | 891.3 | 26,642 | $24.59 | ▲ Above Avg. Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average IL prescriber Averages are among IL prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IL average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 891.3 30-Day Fills 26,642 Days Supply About Donepezil Hcl: Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. Show more ▾ It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to function. This medication is an enzyme blocker that works by restoring the balance of natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. | |||||
| Galantamine ErGalantamine Hbr | 282 | 586.1 | 17,130 | $148.49 | ▲ Above Avg. Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average IL prescriber Averages are among IL prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IL average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 586.1 30-Day Fills 17,130 Days Supply About Galantamine Er: Galantamine is used to treat mild to moderate confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. Show more ▾ It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to perform daily functions. This medication works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. | |||||
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 168 | 365.7 | 10,845 | $20.06 | ▲ Above Avg. Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average IL prescriber Averages are among IL prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IL average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 365.7 30-Day Fills 10,845 Days Supply About Escitalopram Oxalate: Escitalopram is used to treat depression and anxiety. Show more ▾ It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Escitalopram belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being and decrease nervousness. S-enantiomer of CITALOPRAM. Belongs to a class of drugs known as SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS, used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder. | |||||
| Trazodone Hcl | 71 | 146.3 | 4,251 | $13.21 | ≈ Typical Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average IL prescriber Averages are among IL prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IL average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 146.3 30-Day Fills 4,251 Days Supply About Trazodone Hcl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It may help to improve your mood, appetite, and energy level as well as decrease anxiety and insomnia related to depression. Trazodone works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural chemical (serotonin) in the brain. | |||||
| Rivastigmine | 66 | 110.0 | 3,300 | $328.44 | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average IL prescriber Averages are among IL prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IL average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 110.0 30-Day Fills 3,300 Days Supply About Rivastigmine: Rivastigmine is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease and to Parkinson's disease. Show more ▾ Rivastigmine does not cure either of these diseases, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to perform daily functions. This medication works by restoring the balance of natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A carbamate-derived reversible CHOLINESTERASE INHIBITOR that is selective for the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM and is used for the treatment of DEMENTIA in ALZHEIMER DISEASE and PARKINSON DISEASE. | |||||
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 63 | 133.0 | 3,965 | $32.04 | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average IL prescriber Averages are among IL prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IL average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 133.0 30-Day Fills 3,965 Days Supply About Quetiapine Fumarate: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood conditions (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ Quetiapine is known as an anti-psychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. This medication can decrease hallucinations and improve your concentration. It helps you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less nervous, and take a more active part in everyday life. It may also improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level. Quetiapine can help prevent severe mood swings or decrease how often mood swings occur. A dibenzothiazepine and ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENT that targets the SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTOR; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR, adrenergic alpha1 and alpha2 receptors, as well as the DOPAMINE D1 RECEPTOR and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTOR. It is used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER and DEPRESSIVE DISORDER. | |||||
| Sertraline Hcl | 57 | 150.8 | 4,508 | $10.09▼ below IL avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average IL prescriber Averages are among IL prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IL average This provider's average cost per claim is below the IL average for this medication. 150.8 30-Day Fills 4,508 Days Supply About Sertraline Hcl: Sertraline is used to treat depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder (social phobia), and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Show more ▾ This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. It may also reduce the urge to perform repeated tasks (compulsions such as hand-washing, counting, and checking) that interfere with daily living. Sertraline is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. | |||||
| Carbidopa-LevodopaCarbidopa/Levodopa | 50 | 119.6 | 3,556 | $66.71 | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average IL prescriber Averages are among IL prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IL average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 119.6 30-Day Fills 3,556 Days Supply About Carbidopa-Levodopa: This combination medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving). Show more ▾ Parkinson's disease is thought to be caused by too little of a naturally occurring substance (dopamine) in the brain. Levodopa changes into dopamine in the brain, helping to control movement. Carbidopa prevents the breakdown of levodopa in the bloodstream so more levodopa can enter the brain. Carbidopa can also reduce some of levodopa's side effects such as nausea and vomiting. | |||||
| Risperidone | 49 | 59.0 | 1,289 | $11.45▼ below IL avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average IL prescriber Averages are among IL prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IL average This provider's average cost per claim is below the IL average for this medication. 59.0 30-Day Fills 1,289 Days Supply About Risperidone: Risperidone is used to treat a certain mental/mood disorder called schizophrenia. Show more ▾ This medication can decrease hallucinations, help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life. Risperidone is an antipsychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A selective blocker of DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTORS and SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTORS that acts as an atypical antipsychotic agent. It has been shown to improve both positive and negative symptoms in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA. | |||||
| Venlafaxine Hcl ErVenlafaxine Hcl | 43 | 103.0 | 3,056 | $30.41 | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average IL prescriber Averages are among IL prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IL average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 103.0 30-Day Fills 3,056 Days Supply About Venlafaxine Hcl Er: Venlafaxine is used to treat depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder (social phobia). Show more ▾ It may improve your mood and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may also decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. Venlafaxine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. | |||||
| Duloxetine Hcl | 38 | 60.0 | 1,633 | $30.43▼ below IL avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average IL prescriber Averages are among IL prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IL average This provider's average cost per claim is below the IL average for this medication. 60.0 30-Day Fills 1,633 Days Supply About Duloxetine Hcl: Duloxetine is used to treat depression and anxiety. Show more ▾ In addition, duloxetine is used to help relieve nerve pain (peripheral neuropathy) in people with diabetes or ongoing pain due to medical conditions such as arthritis, chronic back pain, or fibromyalgia (a condition that causes widespread pain). Duloxetine may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level, and decrease nervousness. It can also decrease pain due to certain medical conditions. Duloxetine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. A thiophene derivative and selective NEUROTRANSMITTER UPTAKE INHIBITOR for SEROTONIN and NORADRENALINE (SNRI). It is an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT and ANXIOLYTIC, and is also used for the treatment of pain in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS and FIBROMYALGIA. | |||||
| Mirtazapine | 35 | 63.0 | 1,876 | $60.16 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average IL prescriber Averages are among IL prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IL average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 63.0 30-Day Fills 1,876 Days Supply About Mirtazapine: Mirtazapine is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It improves mood and feelings of well-being. Mirtazapine is an antidepressant that works by restoring the balance of natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A piperazinoazepine tetracyclic compound that enhances the release of NOREPINEPHRINE and SEROTONIN through blockage of presynaptic ALPHA-2 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS. It also blocks both 5-HT2 and 5-HT3 serotonin receptors and is a potent HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR antagonist. It is used for the treatment of depression, and may also be useful for the treatment of anxiety disorders. | |||||
| RivastigmineRivastigmine Tartrate | 33 | 66.0 | 1,968 | $74.91▼ below IL avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average IL prescriber Averages are among IL prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IL average This provider's average cost per claim is below the IL average for this medication. 66.0 30-Day Fills 1,968 Days Supply About Rivastigmine: Rivastigmine is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease and to Parkinson's disease. Show more ▾ Rivastigmine does not cure either of these diseases, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to perform daily functions. This medication works by restoring the balance of natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A carbamate-derived reversible CHOLINESTERASE INHIBITOR that is selective for the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM and is used for the treatment of DEMENTIA in ALZHEIMER DISEASE and PARKINSON DISEASE. | |||||
| Levetiracetam | 31 | 81.8 | 2,420 | $35.31▼ below IL avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average IL prescriber Averages are among IL prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IL average This provider's average cost per claim is below the IL average for this medication. 81.8 30-Day Fills 2,420 Days Supply About Levetiracetam: Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy). Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of drugs known as anticonvulsants. Levetiracetam may decrease the number of seizures you have. A pyrrolidinone and acetamide derivative that is used primarily for the treatment of SEIZURES and some movement disorders, and as a nootropic agent. | |||||
| Memantine Hcl ErMemantine Hcl | 19 | 47.0 | 1,410 | $219.52 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average IL prescriber Averages are among IL prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IL average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 47.0 30-Day Fills 1,410 Days Supply About Memantine Hcl Er: Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. Show more ▾ It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to perform daily functions. This medication works by blocking the action of a certain natural substance in the brain (glutamate) that is believed to be linked to symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. | |||||
| Losartan Potassium | 16 | 16.0 | 224 | $7.21▼ below IL avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average IL prescriber Averages are among IL prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IL average This provider's average cost per claim is below the IL average for this medication. 16.0 30-Day Fills 224 Days Supply About Losartan Potassium: Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes. Show more ▾ It is also used to lower the risk of strokes in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Losartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. An antagonist of ANGIOTENSIN TYPE 1 RECEPTOR with antihypertensive activity due to the reduced pressor effect of ANGIOTENSIN II. | |||||
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 16 | 16.0 | 224 | $4.38▼ below IL avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average IL prescriber Averages are among IL prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IL average This provider's average cost per claim is below the IL average for this medication. 16.0 30-Day Fills 224 Days Supply About Hydrochlorothiazide: This medication is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Hydrochlorothiazide belongs to a class of drugs known as diuretics/water pills. It works by causing you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. This medication also reduces extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath or swelling in your ankles or feet. A thiazide diuretic often considered the prototypical member of this class. It reduces the reabsorption of electrolytes from the renal tubules. This results in increased excretion of water and electrolytes, including sodium, potassium, chloride, and magnesium. It is used in the treatment of several disorders including edema, hypertension, diabetes insipidus, and hypoparathyroidism. | |||||
| Bupropion XlBupropion Hcl | 14 | 20.0 | 600 | $34.19▼ below IL avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average IL prescriber Averages are among IL prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IL average This provider's average cost per claim is below the IL average for this medication. 20.0 30-Day Fills 600 Days Supply About Bupropion Xl: Bupropion is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It can improve your mood and feelings of well-being. It may work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in your brain. | |||||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. DARREN ROSS GITELMAN 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 Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry prescribing approach at this Park Ridge, IL 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 IL prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
