DR. MOHAMED M ZAKKAR M.D.
Prescription History 1285646828
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Chicago Ridge, IL
What does Dr. Zakkar prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Zakkar wrote 64 Medicare prescriptions for 3 medications. The most prescribed was Prednisone, with 32 prescriptions for 31 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. Zakkar prescribes.
Medications 3 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
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Zakkar wrote 32 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 69% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $2.64 per fill, versus $3.88 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 control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Zakkar wrote 19 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about 33% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $780.77 per fill, versus $847.43 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
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Zakkar wrote 13 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 21% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $23.68 per fill, versus $31.97 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. Zakkar’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Zakkar prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Zakkar's most prescribed medications were Prednisone (32), Trelegy Ellipta (19) and Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (13).
How does Dr. Zakkar's prescribing compare with other Illinois prescribers?
Of the 3 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Zakkar prescribes 3 less often than the typical Illinois prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Zakkar 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.
