LAURA NEILSEN PA-C
Prescription History 1285886721
Physician Assistant in Aurora, IL
What does Laura Neilsen prescribe?
In 2024, Laura Neilsen wrote 1,463 Medicare prescriptions for 41 medications. The most prescribed was Anastrozole, with 180 prescriptions for 65 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 Laura Neilsen prescribes.
Medications 41 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
Anastrozole is used to treat breast cancer in women after menopause.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Laura Neilsen wrote 180 prescriptions for Anastrozole, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $16.55 per fill, versus $17.15 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
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
Laura Neilsen wrote 111 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $5.02 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
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Laura Neilsen wrote 104 prescriptions for Eliquis, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (94). Medicare paid $818.44 per fill, versus $848.57 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 types of breast cancer (such as hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer) in women after menopause.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Laura Neilsen wrote 93 prescriptions for Letrozole, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $12.84 per fill, versus $19.02 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 prostate cancer.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Laura Neilsen wrote 89 prescriptions for Abiraterone Acetate, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $2,821.50 per fill, versus $1,746.17 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 relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Laura Neilsen wrote 76 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $31.78 per fill, versus $20.03 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
Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Laura Neilsen wrote 66 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $1,389.59 per fill, versus $923.03 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Laura Neilsen wrote 61 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 39% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (156). Medicare paid $10.72 per fill, versus $10.46 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 by people with sickle cell anemia to reduce the number of painful crises caused by the disease and to reduce the need for blood transfusions.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Laura Neilsen wrote 60 prescriptions for Hydroxyurea, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $21.51 per fill, versus $21.27 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 severe nausea and vomiting from certain causes (for example, after surgery or cancer treatment).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Laura Neilsen wrote 46 prescriptions for Prochlorperazine Maleate, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $7.03 per fill, versus $10.63 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Laura Neilsen wrote 41 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $7.75 per fill, versus $15.83 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
Dexamethasone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood/hormone disorders, allergic reactions, skin diseases, eye problems, breathing problems, bowel disorders, cancer, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Laura Neilsen wrote 36 prescriptions for Dexamethasone, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $26.70 per fill, versus $12.06 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 alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Laura Neilsen wrote 31 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $6.58 per fill, versus $10.68 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 types of cancer (such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia, chronic myeloid leukemia, gastrointestinal stromal tumors, and myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative diseases).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Laura Neilsen wrote 30 prescriptions for Imatinib Mesylate, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $2,081.38 per fill, versus $1,632.22 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 a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Laura Neilsen wrote 25 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 36% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $11.58 per fill, versus $20.43 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
This medication is used to treat certain bone marrow disorders (myelofibrosis, polycythemia vera).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Laura Neilsen wrote 23 prescriptions for Jakafi, about 87% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $18,239.09 per fill, versus $15,478.31 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Laura Neilsen wrote 22 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 39% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $8.29 per fill, versus $9.73 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 help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Laura Neilsen wrote 22 prescriptions for Morphine Sulfate Er, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $20.22 per fill, versus $32.29 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
Laura Neilsen wrote 20 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 33% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $5.70 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 depression.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Laura Neilsen wrote 20 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 32% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $4.41 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
Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Laura Neilsen wrote 20 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $94.85 per fill, versus $28.51 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
Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Laura Neilsen wrote 19 prescriptions for Acyclovir, about 61% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $30.89 per fill, versus $13.22 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
Lenalidomide is used to treat various types of cancers.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Laura Neilsen wrote 19 prescriptions for Lenalidomide, about 63% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $17,097.70 per fill, versus $13,634.03 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 Illinois prescribers
Laura Neilsen wrote 18 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 22% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $4.92 per fill, versus $12.56 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Laura Neilsen wrote 17 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 32% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $26.09 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
Palbociclib is used to treat a certain type of breast cancer.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Laura Neilsen wrote 16 prescriptions for Ibrance, about 63% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $15,381.21 per fill, versus $15,532.84 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
Lenalidomide is used to treat various types of cancers.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Laura Neilsen wrote 16 prescriptions for Revlimid, about 38% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $14,179.72 per fill, versus $17,756.89 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 cancers (mantle cell lymphoma, marginal zone lymphoma, Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, small lymphocytic lymphoma, follicular lymphoma).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Laura Neilsen wrote 15 prescriptions for Brukinsa, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $14,322.70 per fill, versus $13,724.73 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
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Laura Neilsen wrote 15 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $6.46 per fill, versus $5.95 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
Laura Neilsen wrote 14 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 26% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $8.23 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Laura Neilsen wrote 14 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 15% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $17.52 per fill, versus $11.25 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 Illinois prescribers
Laura Neilsen wrote 14 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 25% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $3.30 per fill, versus $5.65 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Laura Neilsen wrote 13 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 20% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $5.20 per fill, versus $6.66 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
Laura Neilsen wrote 13 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 27% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $2.83 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, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Laura Neilsen wrote 13 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 19% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $7.45 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 medication is used to treat diarrhea.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Laura Neilsen wrote 12 prescriptions for Diphenoxylate-Atropine, about 63% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $12.71 per fill, versus $21.61 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 types of breast cancer (such as hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer) in women after menopause.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Laura Neilsen wrote 12 prescriptions for Exemestane, about 41% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $159.47 per fill, versus $174.13 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
This medication is used to treat certain cancers (such as breast, ovarian, fallopian tube, pancreatic, peritoneal cancer, prostate).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Laura Neilsen wrote 12 prescriptions for Lynparza, about 66% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $16,870.20 per fill, versus $13,990.59 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
Tamoxifen is used to treat breast cancer.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Laura Neilsen wrote 12 prescriptions for Tamoxifen Citrate, about 34% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $4.78 per fill, versus $23.49 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 types of cancer (chronic lymphocytic leukemia-CLL, small lymphocytic lymphoma-SLL, acute myeloid leukemia-AML).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Laura Neilsen wrote 12 prescriptions for Venclexta, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $2,722.58 per fill, versus $8,717.73 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 pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Laura Neilsen wrote 11 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 27% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $117.60 per fill, versus $32.81 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Laura Neilsen’s prescriptions
What does Laura Neilsen prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Laura Neilsen's most prescribed medications were Anastrozole (180), Prednisone (111) and Eliquis (104).
How does Laura Neilsen's prescribing compare with other Illinois prescribers?
Of the 41 medications with a state comparison, Laura Neilsen prescribes 8 more often than the typical Illinois prescriber, 6 about as often and 27 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Laura Neilsen 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.
