JACOB RUSSELL NELSON MD
Prescription History 1447839741
Emergency Medicine in Kalamazoo, MI
What does Dr. Nelson prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Nelson wrote 79 Medicare prescriptions for 5 medications. The most prescribed was Prednisone, with 24 prescriptions for 22 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. Nelson prescribes.
Medications 5 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 Michigan 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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Nelson wrote 24 prescriptions for Prednisone, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $1.95 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 combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Nelson wrote 15 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 16% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $2.28 per fill, versus $14.86 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Nelson wrote 14 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $7.46 per fill, versus $8.87 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
Meclizine is an antihistamine that is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Nelson wrote 14 prescriptions for Meclizine Hcl, about 61% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $3.41 per fill, versus $7.74 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Nelson wrote 12 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 32% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $9.09 per fill, versus $7.36 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. Nelson’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Nelson prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Nelson's most prescribed medications were Prednisone (24), Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (15) and Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (14).
How does Dr. Nelson's prescribing compare with other Michigan prescribers?
Of the 5 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Nelson prescribes 5 less often than the typical Michigan prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Nelson 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 Michigan 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.
