JORY ZIMMERMAN APRN, CNP
Prescription History 1760073530
Nurse Practitioner in Chicago, IL
What does Jory Zimmerman prescribe?
In 2024, Jory Zimmerman wrote 1,282 Medicare prescriptions for 45 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 123 prescriptions for 53 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 Jory Zimmerman prescribes.
Medications 45 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
Jory Zimmerman wrote 123 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (208). Medicare paid $10.17 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Jory Zimmerman wrote 78 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (146). Medicare paid $7.32 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
Jory Zimmerman wrote 71 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 82% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $18.02 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Jory Zimmerman wrote 64 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (120). Medicare paid $7.10 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
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
Jory Zimmerman wrote 55 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $28.29 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
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
Jory Zimmerman wrote 51 prescriptions for Furosemide, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (90). Medicare paid $3.29 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Jory Zimmerman wrote 51 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (102). Medicare paid $8.04 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
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
Jory Zimmerman wrote 48 prescriptions for Eliquis, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (94). Medicare paid $1,375.74 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Jory Zimmerman wrote 41 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 33% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $15.40 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
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
Jory Zimmerman wrote 34 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $14.33 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Jory Zimmerman wrote 34 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $16.84 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Jory Zimmerman wrote 34 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 41% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $19.24 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Jory Zimmerman wrote 33 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $8.96 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 medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Jory Zimmerman wrote 32 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $18.12 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 to treat depression.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Jory Zimmerman wrote 31 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $16.94 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Jory Zimmerman wrote 29 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 19% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (156). Medicare paid $17.51 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Jory Zimmerman wrote 26 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $37.25 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Jory Zimmerman wrote 25 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 22% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (115). Medicare paid $3.16 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
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Jory Zimmerman wrote 24 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about 36% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $28.95 per fill, versus $30.45 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
Jory Zimmerman wrote 24 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 33% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $5.88 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Jory Zimmerman wrote 23 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 34% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $13.09 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
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
Jory Zimmerman wrote 21 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 39% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $28.77 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Jory Zimmerman wrote 21 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 64% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $14.65 per fill, versus $6.01 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Jory Zimmerman wrote 20 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 35% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $4.72 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
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
Jory Zimmerman wrote 18 prescriptions for Glipizide Er, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $12.69 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Jory Zimmerman wrote 18 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 19% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (94). Medicare paid $14.23 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Jory Zimmerman wrote 16 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 29% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $4.21 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
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
Jory Zimmerman wrote 16 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 34% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $1,503.30 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Jory Zimmerman wrote 15 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 25% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $11.10 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Jory Zimmerman wrote 15 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 27% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $1,048.29 per fill, versus $1,039.71 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
This medication is an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Jory Zimmerman wrote 15 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $10.16 per fill, versus $14.38 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Jory Zimmerman wrote 15 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 16% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $21.13 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
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
Jory Zimmerman wrote 14 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 20% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $4.27 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Jory Zimmerman wrote 13 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $4.35 per fill, versus $8.39 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
Jory Zimmerman wrote 13 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 25% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $38.57 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
This product is used to treat certain types of heart failure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Jory Zimmerman wrote 13 prescriptions for Entresto, about 23% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $1,316.04 per fill, versus $1,055.66 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
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
Jory Zimmerman wrote 13 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 28% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $2.65 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Jory Zimmerman wrote 13 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 19% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $29.00 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
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
Jory Zimmerman wrote 13 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 12% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (105). Medicare paid $38.90 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 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 Illinois prescribers
Jory Zimmerman wrote 12 prescriptions for Breo Ellipta, about 35% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $436.16 per fill, versus $513.05 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Jory Zimmerman wrote 12 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 28% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $4.65 per fill, versus $14.12 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
Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Jory Zimmerman wrote 12 prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about 21% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $39.19 per fill, versus $30.94 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Jory Zimmerman wrote 11 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 20% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $4.85 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Jory Zimmerman wrote 11 prescriptions for Basaglar Kwikpen U-100, about 36% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $361.67 per fill, versus $372.34 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Jory Zimmerman wrote 11 prescriptions for Farxiga, about 27% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $940.51 per fill, versus $919.06 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Jory Zimmerman’s prescriptions
What does Jory Zimmerman prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Jory Zimmerman's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (123), Amlodipine Besylate (78) and Gabapentin (71).
How does Jory Zimmerman's prescribing compare with other Illinois prescribers?
Of the 45 medications with a state comparison, Jory Zimmerman prescribes 3 about as often than the typical Illinois prescriber and 42 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Jory Zimmerman 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.
