MRS. JENNIFER GHEKIERE-DACUS MSN, APRN, AGACNP-BC
Prescription History 1861268005
Nurse Practitioner in Galesburg, IL
What does Jennifer Ghekiere-Dacus prescribe?
In 2024, Jennifer Ghekiere-Dacus wrote 175 Medicare prescriptions for 4 medications. The most prescribed was Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (hydrocodone/acetaminophen), with 68 prescriptions for 50 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 Jennifer Ghekiere-Dacus prescribes.
Medications 4 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
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Jennifer Ghekiere-Dacus wrote 68 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $10.07 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Jennifer Ghekiere-Dacus wrote 47 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 83% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $3.76 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 a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Jennifer Ghekiere-Dacus wrote 34 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $15.96 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Jennifer Ghekiere-Dacus wrote 26 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $2.24 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.
Questions about Jennifer Ghekiere-Dacus’s prescriptions
What does Jennifer Ghekiere-Dacus prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Jennifer Ghekiere-Dacus's most prescribed medications were Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (68), Tramadol Hcl (47) and Celecoxib (34).
How does Jennifer Ghekiere-Dacus's prescribing compare with other Illinois prescribers?
Of the 4 medications with a state comparison, Jennifer Ghekiere-Dacus prescribes 3 about as often than the typical Illinois prescriber and 1 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Jennifer Ghekiere-Dacus 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.
