ANTHONY P BUONANNO JR. M.D.
Prescription History 1609873413
Internal Medicine in Lewes, DE
What does Dr. Buonanno prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Buonanno wrote 129 Medicare prescriptions for 8 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 38 prescriptions for 28 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. Buonanno 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 Delaware prescribers.
What it is used for
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Delaware prescribers
Dr. Buonanno wrote 38 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 19% as often as the typical Delaware prescriber of it (201). Medicare paid $10.88 per fill, versus $13.71 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Delaware prescribers
Dr. Buonanno wrote 17 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 12% as often as the typical Delaware prescriber of it (137). Medicare paid $10.66 per fill, versus $11.32 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 Delaware prescribers
Dr. Buonanno wrote 14 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 17% as often as the typical Delaware prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $13.47 per fill, versus $17.47 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Delaware prescribers
Dr. Buonanno wrote 13 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 9% as often as the typical Delaware prescriber of it (139). Medicare paid $3.80 per fill, versus $7.98 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
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Delaware prescribers
Dr. Buonanno wrote 13 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about half as often as the typical Delaware prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $17.29 per fill, versus $30.87 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Delaware prescribers
Dr. Buonanno wrote 12 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 11% as often as the typical Delaware prescriber of it (109). Medicare paid $8.70 per fill, versus $11.39 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Delaware prescribers
Dr. Buonanno wrote 11 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 35% as often as the typical Delaware prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $3.95 per fill, versus $6.38 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
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 Delaware prescribers
Dr. Buonanno wrote 11 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 23% as often as the typical Delaware prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $2.01 per fill, versus $4.47 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. Buonanno’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Buonanno prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Buonanno's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (38), Levothyroxine Sodium (17) and Gabapentin (14).
How does Dr. Buonanno's prescribing compare with other Delaware prescribers?
Of the 8 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Buonanno prescribes 8 less often than the typical Delaware prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Buonanno 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 Delaware 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.
