MR. JOSEPH CHARLES ELLUL DNP, NP-C
Prescription History 1881237485
Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology in Detroit, MI
What does Joseph Ellul prescribe?
In 2024, Joseph Ellul wrote 982 Medicare prescriptions for 24 medications. The most prescribed was Revlimid (lenalidomide), with 206 prescriptions for 41 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 Joseph Ellul prescribes.
Medications 24 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 Michigan prescribers.
What it is used for
Lenalidomide is used to treat various types of cancers.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Joseph Ellul wrote 206 prescriptions for Revlimid, about 4.5 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $18,986.23 per fill, versus $17,721.20 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
Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Joseph Ellul wrote 169 prescriptions for Acyclovir, about 6.3 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $27.07 per fill, versus $17.93 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
Lenalidomide is used to treat various types of cancers.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Joseph Ellul wrote 69 prescriptions for Lenalidomide, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $15,650.24 per fill, versus $14,037.43 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
Pomalidomide is used to treat certain types of cancers (such as multiple myeloma, Kaposi sarcoma).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Joseph Ellul wrote 49 prescriptions for Pomalyst, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $22,723.99 per fill, versus $22,200.76 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 Michigan prescribers
Joseph Ellul wrote 42 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $20.54 per fill, versus $14.86 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 Michigan prescribers
Joseph Ellul wrote 41 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 70% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $19.19 per fill, versus $23.31 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
Colestipol is used along with a proper diet to lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Joseph Ellul wrote 34 prescriptions for Colestipol Hcl, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $116.55 per fill, versus $91.39 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 types of cancer (chronic lymphocytic leukemia-CLL, small lymphocytic lymphoma-SLL, acute myeloid leukemia-AML).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Joseph Ellul wrote 34 prescriptions for Venclexta, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $17,723.66 per fill, versus $8,228.98 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Joseph Ellul wrote 29 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 33% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (88). Medicare paid $21.03 per fill, versus $14.20 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
This medication is used to treat a certain type of heart failure (transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Joseph Ellul wrote 28 prescriptions for Vyndamax, about 70% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $21,312.78 per fill, versus $23,475.25 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 pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Joseph Ellul wrote 27 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 61% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $20.45 per fill, versus $22.38 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 medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Joseph Ellul wrote 26 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $5.38 per fill, versus $13.48 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
Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Joseph Ellul wrote 26 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $80.25 per fill, versus $33.88 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
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 Michigan prescribers
Joseph Ellul wrote 25 prescriptions for Dexamethasone, about 76% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $16.71 per fill, versus $11.71 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
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 Michigan prescribers
Joseph Ellul wrote 24 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 28% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $1,121.78 per fill, versus $945.56 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
This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Joseph Ellul wrote 22 prescriptions for Morphine Sulfate Er, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $31.27 per fill, versus $29.03 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Joseph Ellul wrote 21 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 32% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $5.36 per fill, versus $4.91 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 cancers (such as chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma, Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Joseph Ellul wrote 20 prescriptions for Imbruvica, about 61% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $13,955.65 per fill, versus $15,685.47 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Joseph Ellul wrote 19 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 29% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $15.95 per fill, versus $16.93 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
This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Joseph Ellul wrote 18 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 74% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $9.44 per fill, versus $4.02 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Joseph Ellul wrote 17 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 33% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $9.92 per fill, versus $5.99 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 medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Joseph Ellul wrote 14 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 35% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $6.16 per fill, versus $7.30 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 Michigan prescribers
Joseph Ellul wrote 11 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 8% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (135). Medicare paid $3.97 per fill, versus $7.48 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
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 Michigan prescribers
Joseph Ellul wrote 11 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 15% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $5.94 per fill, versus $5.64 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Joseph Ellul’s prescriptions
What does Joseph Ellul prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Joseph Ellul's most prescribed medications were Revlimid (206), Acyclovir (169) and Lenalidomide (69).
How does Joseph Ellul's prescribing compare with other Michigan prescribers?
Of the 24 medications with a state comparison, Joseph Ellul prescribes 5 more often than the typical Michigan prescriber, 4 about as often and 15 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Joseph Ellul 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 Michigan 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.
