LINH T NGUYEN PA-C
Prescription History 1558041392
Physician Assistant in Chicago, IL
What does Linh Nguyen prescribe?
In 2024, Linh Nguyen wrote 518 Medicare prescriptions for 26 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 48 prescriptions for 36 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 Linh Nguyen prescribes.
Medications 26 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
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Linh Nguyen wrote 48 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 23% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (208). Medicare paid $6.93 per fill, versus $9.37 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
Linh Nguyen wrote 48 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 68% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $19.87 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
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 Illinois prescribers
Linh Nguyen wrote 31 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 35% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (90). Medicare paid $2.62 per fill, versus $5.20 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
Linh Nguyen wrote 30 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 35% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $27.96 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
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
Linh Nguyen wrote 27 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $27.32 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.
What it is used for
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Linh Nguyen wrote 26 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 22% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (120). Medicare paid $7.20 per fill, versus $7.00 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
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Compared with Illinois prescribers
Linh Nguyen wrote 25 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $4.34 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Linh Nguyen wrote 21 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 22% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $10.96 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Linh Nguyen wrote 20 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 14% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (146). Medicare paid $4.96 per fill, versus $6.68 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
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
Linh Nguyen wrote 20 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 21% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (94). Medicare paid $912.45 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Linh Nguyen wrote 20 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 13% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (156). Medicare paid $11.58 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Linh Nguyen wrote 20 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 24% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $11.33 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 a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Linh Nguyen wrote 19 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 15% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $13.44 per fill, versus $14.27 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 depression.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Linh Nguyen wrote 16 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 25% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $12.98 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Linh Nguyen wrote 15 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 15% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (102). Medicare paid $4.13 per fill, versus $7.31 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Linh Nguyen wrote 14 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $4.38 per fill, versus $6.58 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
Linh Nguyen wrote 14 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 20% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $22.58 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Linh Nguyen wrote 13 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $6.28 per fill, versus $8.39 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 treat a variety of inflamed fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot, and jock itch.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Linh Nguyen wrote 12 prescriptions for Clotrimazole-Betamethasone, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $29.12 per fill, versus $23.58 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Linh Nguyen wrote 12 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 21% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $1,288.79 per fill, versus $1,039.71 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 a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Linh Nguyen wrote 12 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 33% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $11.67 per fill, versus $9.36 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Linh Nguyen wrote 11 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 32% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $2.22 per fill, versus $5.14 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Linh Nguyen wrote 11 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 16% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $11.81 per fill, versus $8.63 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
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Linh Nguyen wrote 11 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 31% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $50.33 per fill, versus $27.87 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
Nystatin is used to treat fungal skin infections.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Linh Nguyen wrote 11 prescriptions for Nystop, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $22.19 per fill, versus $27.82 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
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
Linh Nguyen wrote 11 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 24% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $3.01 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.
Questions about Linh Nguyen’s prescriptions
What does Linh Nguyen prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Linh Nguyen's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (48), Potassium Chloride (48) and Furosemide (31).
How does Linh Nguyen's prescribing compare with other Illinois prescribers?
Of the 26 medications with a state comparison, Linh Nguyen prescribes 26 less often than the typical Illinois prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Linh Nguyen 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.
