DR. EKEZIE MOSES CHIDIEBERE FRANCIS M.D
Prescription History 1619255213
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Chambersburg, PA
What does Dr. Francis prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Francis wrote 917 Medicare prescriptions for 42 medications. The most prescribed was Biktarvy (bictegrav/emtricit/tenofov ala), with 76 prescriptions.
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. Francis prescribes.
Medications 42 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 Pennsylvania prescribers.
What it is used for
This combination product is used by itself to help control HIV infection.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Francis wrote 76 prescriptions for Biktarvy, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $4,065.33 per fill, versus $3,951.99 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Francis wrote 57 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 2 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $11.26 per fill, versus $7.51 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
This medication is an antibiotic used to treat serious bacterial infections.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Francis wrote 56 prescriptions for Daptomycin, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $1,539.42 per fill, versus $643.56 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 a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Francis wrote 48 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $15.90 per fill, versus $12.34 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
Cefepime is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Francis wrote 39 prescriptions for Cefepime Hcl, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $206.06 per fill, versus $176.06 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
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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Francis wrote 37 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 17% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (217). Medicare paid $2.33 per fill, versus $12.25 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Francis wrote 33 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $15.34 per fill, versus $8.52 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 product contains 3 drugs: abacavir, dolutegravir, and lamivudine.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Francis wrote 33 prescriptions for Triumeq, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $3,604.82 per fill, versus $3,733.24 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 combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Francis wrote 31 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $5.74 per fill, versus $4.47 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
Vancomycin is used to treat a certain intestinal condition (colitis) that may rarely happen after treatment with antibiotics.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Francis wrote 23 prescriptions for Vancomycin Hcl, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $68.25 per fill, versus $132.09 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
Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Francis wrote 22 prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about 79% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $8.36 per fill, versus $15.32 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
Dolutegravir/rilpivirine is used to help control HIV infection.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Francis wrote 22 prescriptions for Juluca, about 67% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $3,362.86 per fill, versus $3,520.62 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Francis wrote 22 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 22% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $3.88 per fill, versus $13.87 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
Dolutegravir is used with other HIV medications to help control HIV infection.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Francis wrote 22 prescriptions for Tivicay, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $2,223.22 per fill, versus $2,369.53 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
Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Francis wrote 21 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 34% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $1.61 per fill, versus $13.03 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Francis wrote 19 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 12% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (154). Medicare paid $1.78 per fill, versus $6.63 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 a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Francis wrote 18 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about 63% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $9.78 per fill, versus $5.96 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Francis wrote 18 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 26% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $6.36 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Francis wrote 17 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 17% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $4.71 per fill, versus $14.77 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Francis wrote 17 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 16% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (103). Medicare paid $1.34 per fill, versus $8.60 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
Ertapenem is used to prevent and treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Francis wrote 16 prescriptions for Ertapenem, about 87% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $444.46 per fill, versus $422.61 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
Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Francis wrote 16 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about 73% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $30.25 per fill, versus $29.74 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
This medication is an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (such as acute cystitis or lower urinary tract infections) in women.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Francis wrote 15 prescriptions for Fosfomycin Tromethamine, about 82% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $309.37 per fill, versus $190.90 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Francis wrote 15 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 9% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (175). Medicare paid $3.27 per fill, versus $10.98 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Francis wrote 15 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 14% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (110). Medicare paid $1.70 per fill, versus $12.24 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
Cefazolin is an antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Francis wrote 14 prescriptions for Cefazolin Sodium, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $61.59 per fill, versus $44.03 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
This product is used with other HIV medications to help control HIV infection.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Francis wrote 14 prescriptions for Emtricitabine-Tenofovir Disop, about 87% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $532.41 per fill, versus $260.72 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Francis wrote 14 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 18% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $2.37 per fill, versus $4.25 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
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Francis wrote 13 prescriptions for Anoro Ellipta, about 39% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $467.27 per fill, versus $554.61 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
Ceftriaxone is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Francis wrote 13 prescriptions for Ceftriaxone, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $25.29 per fill, versus $55.18 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
Fenofibrate 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Francis wrote 13 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $7.10 per fill, versus $28.78 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Francis wrote 12 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 23% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $1.89 per fill, versus $11.06 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 to prevent and decrease symptoms (wheezing and trouble breathing) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Francis wrote 12 prescriptions for Breo Ellipta, about 33% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $400.41 per fill, versus $496.30 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 product is used with other HIV medications to help control HIV infection.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Francis wrote 12 prescriptions for Descovy, about 29% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $2,166.00 per fill, versus $2,160.13 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Francis wrote 12 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 20% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $590.69 per fill, versus $952.57 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
Levofloxacin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Francis wrote 12 prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $5.25 per fill, versus $6.84 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Francis wrote 12 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 12% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $1.15 per fill, versus $17.08 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
Icosapent ethyl is used along with certain other cholesterol medications ("statins" such as atorvastatin, simvastatin) to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and certain types of heart problems that require treatment in a hospital.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Francis wrote 12 prescriptions for Vascepa, about 35% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $348.59 per fill, versus $455.49 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Francis wrote 11 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 24% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $1.43 per fill, versus $8.43 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Francis wrote 11 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 32% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $14.77 per fill, versus $5.49 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 a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Francis wrote 11 prescriptions for Doxycycline Monohydrate, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $52.70 per fill, versus $14.17 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
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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Francis wrote 11 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 17% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $2.26 per fill, versus $12.67 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. Francis’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Francis prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Francis's most prescribed medications were Biktarvy (76), Cephalexin (57) and Daptomycin (56).
How does Dr. Francis's prescribing compare with other Pennsylvania prescribers?
Of the 42 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Francis prescribes 4 more often than the typical Pennsylvania prescriber, 9 about as often and 29 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Francis 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 Pennsylvania 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.
