ORINA MACHOKA CNP
Prescription History 1497288021
Nurse Practitioner in Maple Grove, MN
What does Orina Machoka prescribe?
In 2024, Orina Machoka wrote 860 Medicare prescriptions for 17 medications. The most prescribed was Pantoprazole Sodium, with 201 prescriptions for 85 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 Orina Machoka prescribes.
Medications 17 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 Minnesota prescribers.
What it is used for
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Orina Machoka wrote 201 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 3.6 times as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $18.67 per fill, versus $15.09 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 Minnesota prescribers
Orina Machoka wrote 146 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $20.49 per fill, versus $14.15 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
PEG (polyethylene glycol) with electrolyte is used to clean out the intestines before certain bowel exam procedures such as colonoscopy or barium enema X-rays.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Orina Machoka wrote 109 prescriptions for Gavilyte-G, about 2.3 times as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $15.72 per fill, versus $19.57 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
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Orina Machoka wrote 81 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $16.79 per fill, versus $14.82 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
Dicyclomine is used to treat a certain type of intestinal problem called irritable bowel syndrome.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Orina Machoka wrote 57 prescriptions for Dicyclomine Hcl, about 3 times as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $24.43 per fill, versus $22.50 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
PEG (polyethylene glycol) with electrolyte is used to clean out the intestines before certain bowel exam procedures such as colonoscopy or barium enema X-rays.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Orina Machoka wrote 55 prescriptions for Peg-3350 And Electrolytes, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $16.06 per fill, versus $19.51 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Orina Machoka wrote 37 prescriptions for Linzess, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $1,172.80 per fill, versus $764.59 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Orina Machoka wrote 24 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 60% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $23.17 per fill, versus $10.28 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 laxative used to treat constipation.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Orina Machoka wrote 22 prescriptions for Lactulose, about as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $116.46 per fill, versus $29.02 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
Ursodiol is used to dissolve certain types of gallstones, to prevent gallstones from forming in obese patients who are losing weight rapidly, and to treat a certain type of liver disease (primary biliary cholangitis).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Orina Machoka wrote 21 prescriptions for Ursodiol, about 73% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $214.36 per fill, versus $178.19 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
Colestipol is used along with a proper diet to lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Orina Machoka wrote 20 prescriptions for Colestipol Hcl, about as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $101.58 per fill, versus $82.63 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
PEG (polyethylene glycol) with electrolyte is used to clean out the intestines before certain bowel exam procedures such as colonoscopy or barium enema X-rays.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Orina Machoka wrote 19 prescriptions for Gavilyte-C, about 40% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $14.51 per fill, versus $20.52 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
This medication is a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Orina Machoka wrote 18 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about 73% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $12.21 per fill, versus $19.82 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
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Orina Machoka wrote 15 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 21% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $6.12 per fill, versus $6.10 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 caused by the common bacteria known as E.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Orina Machoka wrote 12 prescriptions for Xifaxan, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $2,916.20 per fill, versus $2,887.68 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 contains digestive enzymes to help break down and digest fats, starch, and proteins in food.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Orina Machoka wrote 12 prescriptions for Zenpep, about 78% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (15). Medicare paid $3,608.91 per fill, versus $2,705.33 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 and prevent ulcers in the intestines.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Orina Machoka wrote 11 prescriptions for Sucralfate, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $75.54 per fill, versus $52.95 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Orina Machoka’s prescriptions
What does Orina Machoka prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Orina Machoka's most prescribed medications were Pantoprazole Sodium (201), Omeprazole (146) and Gavilyte-G (109).
How does Orina Machoka's prescribing compare with other Minnesota prescribers?
Of the 17 medications with a state comparison, Orina Machoka prescribes 7 more often than the typical Minnesota prescriber, 3 about as often and 7 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Orina Machoka 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 Minnesota 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.
