DR. JOHN MARK BUDIN M.D.
Prescription History 1154483873
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in New York, NY
What does Dr. Budin prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Budin wrote 143 Medicare prescriptions for 8 medications. The most prescribed was Escitalopram Oxalate, with 28 prescriptions.
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 Dr. Budin prescribes.
Medications 8 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 New York prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Budin wrote 28 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $8.50 per fill, versus $10.03 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Budin wrote 28 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $9.16 per fill, versus $5.43 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 anxiety.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Budin wrote 26 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 67% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $10.16 per fill, versus $7.68 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 depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Budin wrote 13 prescriptions for Bupropion Hcl, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $5.56 per fill, versus $18.89 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Budin wrote 13 prescriptions for Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $36.66 per fill, versus $52.73 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
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 New York prescribers
Dr. Budin wrote 12 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 21% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $12.15 per fill, versus $16.33 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Budin wrote 12 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 21% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $8.89 per fill, versus $7.91 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Budin wrote 11 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 13% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $6.67 per fill, versus $12.77 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dr. Budin’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Budin prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Budin's most prescribed medications were Escitalopram Oxalate (28), Zolpidem Tartrate (28) and Lorazepam (26).
How does Dr. Budin's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 8 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Budin prescribes 8 less often than the typical New York prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Budin 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 New York 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.
