LAUREN O BURKE MD
Prescription History 1659831709
Family Medicine in Louisville, KY
What does Dr. Burke prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Burke wrote 878 Medicare prescriptions for 42 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 53 prescriptions for 14 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. Burke prescribes.
Medications 42 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 Kentucky 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 Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Burke wrote 53 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 26% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (203). Medicare paid $5.45 per fill, versus $7.42 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 Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Burke wrote 53 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 33% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (162). Medicare paid $8.76 per fill, versus $10.38 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Burke wrote 38 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 30% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (126). Medicare paid $4.21 per fill, versus $8.25 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Burke wrote 37 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 26% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (144). Medicare paid $2.26 per fill, versus $4.78 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Burke wrote 36 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 36% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $2.18 per fill, versus $5.12 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
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Burke wrote 32 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 40% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $9.56 per fill, versus $30.42 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 Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Burke wrote 30 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 16% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (183). Medicare paid $6.23 per fill, versus $9.85 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 Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Burke wrote 30 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 40% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $4.25 per fill, versus $7.62 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 beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Burke wrote 29 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 24% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (119). Medicare paid $6.83 per fill, versus $11.74 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 Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Burke wrote 25 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 26% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $580.27 per fill, versus $796.07 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Burke wrote 25 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 30% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (85). Medicare paid $2.39 per fill, versus $4.83 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Burke wrote 25 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 28% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (89). Medicare paid $2.94 per fill, versus $7.42 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 Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Burke wrote 25 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 23% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (109). Medicare paid $9.75 per fill, versus $10.90 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 Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Burke wrote 24 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 25% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (97). Medicare paid $2.83 per fill, versus $3.77 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Burke wrote 22 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about 37% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $607.90 per fill, versus $839.79 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 Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Burke wrote 20 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 13% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (152). Medicare paid $2.95 per fill, versus $4.34 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 Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Burke wrote 20 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 18% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (113). Medicare paid $2.62 per fill, versus $7.62 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
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Burke wrote 18 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 27% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $13.19 per fill, versus $10.99 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 alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Burke wrote 18 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about half as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $20.04 per fill, versus $42.09 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 muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Burke wrote 18 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 29% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $9.64 per fill, versus $8.84 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 Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Burke wrote 18 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 24% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $8.00 per fill, versus $7.28 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Burke wrote 16 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 24% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $948.09 per fill, versus $1,182.19 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
Pravastatin 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 Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Burke wrote 16 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 26% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $8.76 per fill, versus $9.92 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 Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Burke wrote 15 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about 30% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $3.22 per fill, versus $4.80 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Burke wrote 15 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 33% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $12.53 per fill, versus $6.11 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
Prazosin is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Burke wrote 15 prescriptions for Prazosin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $26.00 per fill, versus $15.54 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Burke wrote 15 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 17% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $4.91 per fill, versus $10.91 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Burke wrote 14 prescriptions for Budesonide-Formoterol Fumarate, about 61% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $144.75 per fill, versus $155.35 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
Diltiazem 12-hour sustained-action capsules are used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Burke wrote 14 prescriptions for Diltiazem 12hr Er, about 80% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $25.77 per fill, versus $140.79 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Burke wrote 14 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 17% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $1.44 per fill, versus $3.15 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 Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Burke wrote 14 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 34% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $5.92 per fill, versus $6.82 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 Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Burke wrote 14 prescriptions for Vilazodone Hcl, about 66% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $45.86 per fill, versus $81.76 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Burke wrote 13 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 18% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $7.17 per fill, versus $6.39 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 combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Burke wrote 13 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 9% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (153). Medicare paid $3.84 per fill, versus $16.68 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Burke wrote 13 prescriptions for Linzess, about 37% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $516.39 per fill, versus $741.95 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
Umeclidinium is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing, shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Burke wrote 12 prescriptions for Incruse Ellipta, about half as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $517.86 per fill, versus $394.51 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
Medroxyprogesterone is a type of hormone (progestin).
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Burke wrote 12 prescriptions for Medroxyprogesterone Acetate, about half as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $2.63 per fill, versus $14.21 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 Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Burke wrote 12 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 22% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $1.40 per fill, versus $3.60 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
Rosuvastatin 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 Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Burke wrote 12 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 10% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (118). Medicare paid $3.47 per fill, versus $9.86 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 used to treat depression.
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Burke wrote 11 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 27% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $21.46 per fill, versus $19.24 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 Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Burke wrote 11 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 17% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $37.11 per fill, versus $19.33 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
Insulin lispro is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Burke wrote 11 prescriptions for Humalog Kwikpen U-100, about 36% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $133.05 per fill, versus $260.01 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. Burke’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Burke prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Burke's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (53), Gabapentin (53) and Omeprazole (38).
How does Dr. Burke's prescribing compare with other Kentucky prescribers?
Of the 42 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Burke prescribes 1 about as often than the typical Kentucky prescriber and 41 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Burke 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 Kentucky 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.
