JANET MARIAN BUCKNER M.D.
Prescription History 1508081621
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Merrick, NY
What does Dr. Buckner prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Buckner wrote 526 Medicare prescriptions for 20 medications. The most prescribed was Alprazolam, with 104 prescriptions for 12 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. Buckner prescribes.
Medications 20 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Buckner wrote 104 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 1.9 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $8.45 per fill, versus $6.31 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Buckner wrote 50 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $6.81 per fill, versus $10.50 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Buckner wrote 49 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 85% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $10.97 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Buckner wrote 44 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 87% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $5.27 per fill, versus $8.71 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 used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Buckner wrote 35 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 74% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $30.46 per fill, versus $23.60 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
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. Buckner wrote 28 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $15.68 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Buckner wrote 27 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $4.94 per fill, versus $8.54 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. Buckner wrote 21 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 26% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $32.27 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.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Buckner wrote 19 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $24.01 per fill, versus $23.06 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
Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Buckner wrote 18 prescriptions for Diazepam, about 67% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $1.51 per fill, versus $6.65 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Buckner wrote 17 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 32% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $1.12 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 depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Buckner wrote 15 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about 42% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $0.95 per fill, versus $7.11 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. Buckner wrote 14 prescriptions for Bupropion Hcl Sr, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $21.61 per fill, versus $17.04 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 to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Buckner wrote 14 prescriptions for Methylphenidate Hcl, about 67% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $33.43 per fill, versus $24.07 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 bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Buckner wrote 13 prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about 27% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $22.54 per fill, versus $50.61 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, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Buckner wrote 13 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 37% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $27.06 per fill, versus $19.18 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Buckner wrote 12 prescriptions for Clozapine, about 21% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $32.81 per fill, versus $65.57 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 used to treat depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Buckner wrote 11 prescriptions for Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $21.07 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
Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Buckner wrote 11 prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 25% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $12.27 per fill, versus $13.30 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
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Buckner wrote 11 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 28% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $2.01 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.
Questions about Dr. Buckner’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Buckner prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Buckner's most prescribed medications were Alprazolam (104), Fluoxetine Hcl (50) and Escitalopram Oxalate (49).
How does Dr. Buckner's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 20 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Buckner prescribes 2 more often than the typical New York prescriber, 2 about as often and 16 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Buckner 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.
