BENJAMIN DERMAN
Prescription History 1730526310
Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology in Chicago, IL
What does Benjamin Derman prescribe?
In 2024, Benjamin Derman wrote 760 Medicare prescriptions for 14 medications. The most prescribed was Revlimid (lenalidomide), with 280 prescriptions for 37 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 Benjamin Derman prescribes.
Medications 14 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
Lenalidomide is used to treat various types of cancers.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Benjamin Derman wrote 280 prescriptions for Revlimid, about 6.7 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $18,501.40 per fill, versus $17,756.89 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
Lenalidomide is used to treat various types of cancers.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Benjamin Derman wrote 111 prescriptions for Lenalidomide, about 3.7 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $14,680.33 per fill, versus $13,634.03 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
Pomalidomide is used to treat certain types of cancers (such as multiple myeloma, Kaposi sarcoma).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Benjamin Derman wrote 86 prescriptions for Pomalyst, about 3.5 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $23,247.77 per fill, versus $20,958.08 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
Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Benjamin Derman wrote 74 prescriptions for Acyclovir, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $14.03 per fill, versus $13.22 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
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
Benjamin Derman wrote 51 prescriptions for Eliquis, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (94). Medicare paid $713.39 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
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
Benjamin Derman wrote 27 prescriptions for Xarelto, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $899.45 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Benjamin Derman wrote 22 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 15% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (146). Medicare paid $1.50 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Benjamin Derman wrote 20 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 38% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $4.73 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
Dexamethasone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood/hormone disorders, allergic reactions, skin diseases, eye problems, breathing problems, bowel disorders, cancer, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Benjamin Derman wrote 18 prescriptions for Dexamethasone, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $18.31 per fill, versus $12.06 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
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
Benjamin Derman wrote 18 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 39% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $3.36 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
Colestipol is used along with a proper diet to lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Benjamin Derman wrote 16 prescriptions for Colestipol Hcl, about 62% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $83.80 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Benjamin Derman wrote 14 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 16% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $8.54 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
Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Benjamin Derman wrote 12 prescriptions for Fluconazole, about 60% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $25.03 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
This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Benjamin Derman wrote 11 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 40% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $1.65 per fill, versus $4.46 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Benjamin Derman’s prescriptions
What does Benjamin Derman prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Benjamin Derman's most prescribed medications were Revlimid (280), Lenalidomide (111) and Pomalyst (86).
How does Benjamin Derman's prescribing compare with other Illinois prescribers?
Of the 14 medications with a state comparison, Benjamin Derman prescribes 4 more often than the typical Illinois prescriber and 10 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Benjamin Derman 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.
