MELISSA MARIE HALVERSON DNP, NP-C
Prescription History 1558887174
Nurse Practitioner in Chicago, IL
What does Melissa Halverson prescribe?
In 2024, Melissa Halverson wrote 1,484 Medicare prescriptions for 37 medications. The most prescribed was Pantoprazole Sodium, with 207 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 Melissa Halverson prescribes.
Medications 37 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Melissa Halverson wrote 207 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $11.75 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Melissa Halverson wrote 188 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 2 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $13.78 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
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 Illinois prescribers
Melissa Halverson wrote 120 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $8.48 per fill, versus $12.03 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
Sodium/potassium/magnesium sulfate solution is used to clean out the intestines before a certain bowel exam procedure (colonoscopy).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Melissa Halverson wrote 89 prescriptions for Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $65.56 per fill, versus $65.70 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
Lansoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Melissa Halverson wrote 58 prescriptions for Lansoprazole, about 2.9 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $31.02 per fill, versus $39.78 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 Illinois prescribers
Melissa Halverson wrote 57 prescriptions for Dicyclomine Hcl, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $28.55 per fill, versus $19.49 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Melissa Halverson wrote 56 prescriptions for Trulance, about 2.8 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $745.98 per fill, versus $739.68 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
Esomeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Melissa Halverson wrote 54 prescriptions for Esomeprazole Magnesium, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $42.29 per fill, versus $47.28 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Melissa Halverson wrote 51 prescriptions for Linzess, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $677.78 per fill, versus $787.88 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 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
Melissa Halverson wrote 48 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $49.51 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 depression.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Melissa Halverson wrote 44 prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $7.16 per fill, versus $14.92 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 conditions of the stomach and intestines.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Melissa Halverson wrote 41 prescriptions for Metoclopramide Hcl, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $9.38 per fill, versus $7.95 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 and prevent ulcers in the intestines.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Melissa Halverson wrote 36 prescriptions for Sucralfate, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $20.24 per fill, versus $49.42 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
Melissa Halverson wrote 30 prescriptions for Loperamide, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $46.97 per fill, versus $19.37 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 contains digestive enzymes to help break down and digest fats, starch, and proteins in food.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Melissa Halverson wrote 25 prescriptions for Creon, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $3,017.15 per fill, versus $1,872.60 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 constipation caused by opioid medications in people with ongoing pain that is not caused by cancer.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Melissa Halverson wrote 24 prescriptions for Movantik, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $481.79 per fill, versus $411.63 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
This medication is used to treat diarrhea caused by the common bacteria known as E.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Melissa Halverson wrote 24 prescriptions for Xifaxan, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $2,959.95 per fill, versus $2,682.64 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
Melissa Halverson wrote 23 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 68% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $15.49 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
This medication is used to treat a certain bowel disease (ulcerative colitis).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Melissa Halverson wrote 22 prescriptions for Mesalamine, about 75% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $130.17 per fill, versus $475.42 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 Illinois prescribers
Melissa Halverson wrote 21 prescriptions for Colestipol Hcl, about 81% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $128.00 per fill, versus $70.27 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
Cholestyramine is used along with a proper diet to lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Melissa Halverson wrote 20 prescriptions for Cholestyramine, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $66.68 per fill, versus $76.30 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 constipation (chronic idiopathic constipation, irritable bowel syndrome with constipation).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Melissa Halverson wrote 20 prescriptions for Lubiprostone, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $107.23 per fill, versus $119.35 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
Dexlansoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Melissa Halverson wrote 19 prescriptions for Dexlansoprazole Dr, about 88% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $284.43 per fill, versus $290.87 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
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
Melissa Halverson wrote 18 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 20% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (90). Medicare paid $3.44 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
This medication is used to treat a certain bowel disease (ulcerative colitis).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Melissa Halverson wrote 18 prescriptions for Mesalamine Er, about 89% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $338.21 per fill, versus $269.03 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
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 Illinois prescribers
Melissa Halverson wrote 17 prescriptions for Ursodiol, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $226.44 per fill, versus $148.27 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 diarrhea.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Melissa Halverson wrote 16 prescriptions for Diphenoxylate-Atropine, about 84% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $25.89 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
Metronidazole is an antibiotic that is used to treat a wide variety of infections.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Melissa Halverson wrote 16 prescriptions for Metronidazole, about 70% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $9.19 per fill, versus $35.69 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
Azathioprine is used to prevent organ rejection in people who have received a kidney transplant.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Melissa Halverson wrote 15 prescriptions for Azathioprine, about 62% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $38.14 per fill, versus $56.30 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 Illinois prescribers
Melissa Halverson wrote 15 prescriptions for Lactulose, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $20.94 per fill, versus $26.06 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
Melissa Halverson wrote 15 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 63% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $24.38 per fill, versus $12.49 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 contains digestive enzymes to help break down and digest fats, starch, and proteins in food.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Melissa Halverson wrote 15 prescriptions for Zenpep, about 73% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $2,964.18 per fill, versus $2,245.19 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Melissa Halverson wrote 14 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 27% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $5.66 per fill, versus $8.46 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Melissa Halverson wrote 12 prescriptions for Baclofen, about 31% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $6.53 per fill, versus $18.38 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
Cholestyramine is used along with a proper diet to lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Melissa Halverson wrote 12 prescriptions for Cholestyramine Light, about 67% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $44.39 per fill, versus $84.03 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
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 Illinois prescribers
Melissa Halverson wrote 12 prescriptions for Gavilyte-G, about 23% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $13.03 per fill, versus $14.76 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
Ustekinumab is used to treat plaque psoriasis, a certain type of arthritis (psoriatic arthritis), or certain bowel conditions (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Melissa Halverson wrote 12 prescriptions for Stelara, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $27,565.52 per fill, versus $26,702.55 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Melissa Halverson’s prescriptions
What does Melissa Halverson prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Melissa Halverson's most prescribed medications were Pantoprazole Sodium (207), Omeprazole (188) and Famotidine (120).
How does Melissa Halverson's prescribing compare with other Illinois prescribers?
Of the 37 medications with a state comparison, Melissa Halverson prescribes 13 more often than the typical Illinois prescriber, 11 about as often and 13 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Melissa Halverson 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.
