DR. LUKE DANIEL BUHRMESTER M.D.
Prescription History 1366736621
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in New York, NY
What does Dr. Buhrmester prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Buhrmester wrote 83 Medicare prescriptions for 5 medications. The most prescribed was Prednisone, with 20 prescriptions for 19 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 Dr. Buhrmester prescribes.
Medications 5 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
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 New York prescribers
Dr. Buhrmester wrote 20 prescriptions for Prednisone, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $1.14 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.
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 New York prescribers
Dr. Buhrmester wrote 18 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 26% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $2.45 per fill, versus $13.04 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Buhrmester wrote 18 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 78% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $5.31 per fill, versus $14.03 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
Cefuroxime is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Buhrmester wrote 15 prescriptions for Cefuroxime, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $7.08 per fill, versus $13.60 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Buhrmester wrote 12 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 31% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $2.98 per fill, versus $5.66 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. Buhrmester’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Buhrmester prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Buhrmester's most prescribed medications were Prednisone (20), Famotidine (18) and Ondansetron Odt (18).
How does Dr. Buhrmester's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 5 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Buhrmester prescribes 1 about as often than the typical New York prescriber and 4 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Buhrmester 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.
