DR. STEVEN A ELG MD, PHD
Prescription History 1629068382
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Gynecologic Oncology in Des Moines, IA
What does Dr. Elg prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Elg wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for 1 medication. The most prescribed was Zejula (niraparib tosylate), with 12 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. Elg prescribes.
Medications 1 medication
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other Iowa prescribers.
What it is used for
Niraparib is used to treat ovarian cancer, fallopian tube cancer, or a type of cancer of the abdomen (primary peritoneal cancer).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Fewer than five Iowa prescribers wrote this medication, so there is no state comparison.
Questions about Dr. Elg’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Elg prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Elg's most prescribed medication was Zejula (12).
Does this list show every medication Dr. Elg 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 Iowa 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.
