DARLENE G ESKEN APN
Prescription History 1710346309
Nurse Practitioner in Morton, IL
What does Darlene Esken prescribe?
In 2024, Darlene Esken wrote 3,170 Medicare prescriptions for 85 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 245 prescriptions for 96 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 Darlene Esken prescribes.
Medications 85 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
Darlene Esken wrote 245 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (208). Medicare paid $5.03 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Darlene Esken wrote 186 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (120). Medicare paid $7.75 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Darlene Esken wrote 151 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (156). Medicare paid $7.92 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Darlene Esken wrote 131 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 90% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (146). Medicare paid $7.44 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Darlene Esken wrote 119 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $18.50 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Darlene Esken wrote 97 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 78% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $12.13 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Darlene Esken wrote 90 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 78% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (115). Medicare paid $8.32 per fill, versus $9.41 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
Pravastatin 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
Darlene Esken wrote 77 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $11.73 per fill, versus $12.95 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Darlene Esken wrote 74 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 77% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $7.15 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
Simvastatin 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
Darlene Esken wrote 72 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $4.54 per fill, versus $8.10 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Darlene Esken wrote 67 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $13.40 per fill, versus $8.82 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Darlene Esken wrote 62 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 82% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $3.06 per fill, versus $4.15 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Darlene Esken wrote 58 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $5.23 per fill, versus $8.38 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Darlene Esken wrote 54 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (102). Medicare paid $4.14 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Darlene Esken wrote 54 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $7.75 per fill, versus $10.66 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 Illinois prescribers
Darlene Esken wrote 53 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (94). Medicare paid $5.57 per fill, versus $14.59 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
Rosuvastatin 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
Darlene Esken wrote 52 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (105). Medicare paid $15.65 per fill, versus $13.25 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 combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Darlene Esken wrote 51 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 72% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $13.84 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Darlene Esken wrote 50 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 83% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $7.73 per fill, versus $12.18 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
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
Darlene Esken wrote 43 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 70% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $39.60 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Darlene Esken wrote 39 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $2.44 per fill, versus $7.01 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
Darlene Esken wrote 38 prescriptions for Furosemide, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (90). Medicare paid $1.29 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Darlene Esken wrote 38 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 67% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $3.28 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
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Darlene Esken wrote 36 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 77% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $11.84 per fill, versus $13.10 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
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
Darlene Esken wrote 36 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 78% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $2.20 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.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Darlene Esken wrote 34 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 88% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $6.27 per fill, versus $9.75 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
Darlene Esken wrote 33 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 40% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $7.02 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
Irbesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Darlene Esken wrote 32 prescriptions for Irbesartan, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $19.56 per fill, versus $17.40 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
Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Darlene Esken wrote 32 prescriptions for Januvia, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $1,051.79 per fill, versus $913.62 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Darlene Esken wrote 32 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 88% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $17.41 per fill, versus $17.70 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
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Darlene Esken wrote 31 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 64% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $4.33 per fill, versus $6.59 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Darlene Esken wrote 31 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $15.32 per fill, versus $9.22 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
Darlene Esken wrote 31 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $6.88 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Darlene Esken wrote 31 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 78% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $5.08 per fill, versus $6.08 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Darlene Esken wrote 30 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 74% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $5.46 per fill, versus $11.13 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Darlene Esken wrote 27 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 75% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $3.83 per fill, versus $6.92 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 a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Darlene Esken wrote 27 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 87% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $7.10 per fill, versus $6.85 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
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Darlene Esken wrote 27 prescriptions for Glipizide Er, about 74% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $16.69 per fill, versus $13.55 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 mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Darlene Esken wrote 27 prescriptions for Paroxetine Hcl, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $7.33 per fill, versus $11.98 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
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 Illinois prescribers
Darlene Esken wrote 26 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 42% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $10.36 per fill, versus $11.09 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
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Darlene Esken wrote 26 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $9.87 per fill, versus $14.22 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 Illinois prescribers
Darlene Esken wrote 24 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $4.32 per fill, versus $9.73 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
Glimepiride is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Darlene Esken wrote 24 prescriptions for Glimepiride, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $17.51 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
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Darlene Esken wrote 24 prescriptions for Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid, about 77% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $3.45 per fill, versus $8.88 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 to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Darlene Esken wrote 24 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $7.95 per fill, versus $8.49 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Darlene Esken wrote 23 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $2.83 per fill, versus $4.12 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Darlene Esken wrote 23 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 42% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $984.02 per fill, versus $1,303.69 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
This medication is a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Darlene Esken wrote 22 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about 88% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $15.20 per fill, versus $17.54 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
Darlene Esken wrote 21 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 39% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $4.89 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Darlene Esken wrote 21 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 64% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $33.27 per fill, versus $16.82 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
This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Darlene Esken wrote 20 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $9.23 per fill, versus $29.14 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 depression.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Darlene Esken wrote 20 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $2.18 per fill, versus $6.81 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 Illinois prescribers
Darlene Esken wrote 20 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $3.93 per fill, versus $7.94 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 mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Darlene Esken wrote 20 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 29% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $5.13 per fill, versus $17.32 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
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Darlene Esken wrote 19 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about 33% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $600.50 per fill, versus $847.43 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Darlene Esken wrote 18 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $5.37 per fill, versus $8.56 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
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 Illinois prescribers
Darlene Esken wrote 18 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about 64% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $28.36 per fill, versus $28.71 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
Lovastatin 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
Darlene Esken wrote 18 prescriptions for Lovastatin, about 62% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $10.53 per fill, versus $8.92 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 depression.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Darlene Esken wrote 17 prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about 63% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $8.93 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Darlene Esken wrote 17 prescriptions for Baclofen, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $15.10 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
This is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Darlene Esken wrote 17 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride Er, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $17.99 per fill, versus $22.31 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Darlene Esken wrote 17 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 33% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $8.94 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Darlene Esken wrote 16 prescriptions for Naproxen, about 62% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $3.28 per fill, versus $10.65 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
Desmopressin is used to control the amount of urine your kidneys make.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Darlene Esken wrote 15 prescriptions for Desmopressin Acetate, about 75% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $72.09 per fill, versus $66.66 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 mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Darlene Esken wrote 15 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 28% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $26.26 per fill, versus $21.99 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Darlene Esken wrote 14 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 24% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $6.49 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Darlene Esken wrote 14 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 26% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $6.20 per fill, versus $18.12 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
Sumatriptan is used to treat migraines.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Darlene Esken wrote 14 prescriptions for Sumatriptan Succinate, about 62% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $5.89 per fill, versus $16.86 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 (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Darlene Esken wrote 14 prescriptions for Symbicort, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $402.75 per fill, versus $315.56 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
Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Darlene Esken wrote 14 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 30% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $776.20 per fill, versus $923.03 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Darlene Esken wrote 13 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 19% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $9.83 per fill, versus $11.52 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
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Darlene Esken wrote 13 prescriptions for Valsartan, about 39% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $81.90 per fill, versus $25.92 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Darlene Esken wrote 12 prescriptions for Advair Hfa, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $308.15 per fill, versus $435.95 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
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Compared with Illinois prescribers
Darlene Esken wrote 12 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 33% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $9.12 per fill, versus $32.63 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
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
Darlene Esken wrote 12 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 13% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (94). Medicare paid $1,364.19 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
Gemfibrozil is used along with a proper diet to help lower fats (triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Darlene Esken wrote 12 prescriptions for Gemfibrozil, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $41.54 per fill, versus $16.02 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
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Darlene Esken wrote 12 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 35% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $5.26 per fill, versus $12.48 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
Meclizine is an antihistamine that is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Darlene Esken wrote 12 prescriptions for Meclizine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $1.71 per fill, versus $8.26 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 mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Darlene Esken wrote 12 prescriptions for Olanzapine, about 20% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $35.83 per fill, versus $20.86 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
Darlene Esken wrote 12 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 17% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $17.24 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
This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Darlene Esken wrote 11 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about 39% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $6.14 per fill, versus $6.93 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
Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Darlene Esken wrote 11 prescriptions for Fluconazole, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $1.84 per fill, versus $9.54 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Darlene Esken wrote 11 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 26% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $192.44 per fill, versus $130.05 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
Darlene Esken wrote 11 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $9.03 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 is used to treat depression.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Darlene Esken wrote 11 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $35.65 per fill, versus $20.69 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Darlene Esken’s prescriptions
What does Darlene Esken prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Darlene Esken's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (245), Lisinopril (186) and Levothyroxine Sodium (151).
How does Darlene Esken's prescribing compare with other Illinois prescribers?
Of the 85 medications with a state comparison, Darlene Esken prescribes 3 more often than the typical Illinois prescriber, 25 about as often and 57 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Darlene Esken 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.
