DR. MORGAN BUDA MD
Prescription History 1689161663
Family Medicine in Johnson City, TN
What does Dr. Buda prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Buda wrote 2,516 Medicare prescriptions for 64 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 283 prescriptions for 109 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. Buda prescribes.
Medications 64 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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Buda wrote 283 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (182). Medicare paid $12.59 per fill, versus $10.30 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Buda wrote 156 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (115). Medicare paid $13.70 per fill, versus $10.09 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Buda wrote 148 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (149). Medicare paid $7.65 per fill, versus $5.21 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Buda wrote 140 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $10.87 per fill, versus $5.99 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Buda wrote 109 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 64% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (172). Medicare paid $14.48 per fill, versus $8.49 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
Simvastatin 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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Buda wrote 84 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $14.98 per fill, versus $7.18 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Buda wrote 74 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 64% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (116). Medicare paid $18.94 per fill, versus $13.46 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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Buda wrote 66 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 75% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (88). Medicare paid $10.23 per fill, versus $6.35 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Buda wrote 60 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 62% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $15.66 per fill, versus $13.51 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Buda wrote 57 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $12.36 per fill, versus $9.74 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
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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Buda wrote 55 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 73% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $41.75 per fill, versus $27.69 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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Buda wrote 53 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 83% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $26.26 per fill, versus $8.75 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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Buda wrote 51 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 67% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $6.00 per fill, versus $3.96 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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Buda wrote 46 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $19.69 per fill, versus $19.65 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Buda wrote 46 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (90). Medicare paid $22.13 per fill, versus $13.09 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
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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Buda wrote 45 prescriptions for Furosemide, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $5.26 per fill, versus $4.66 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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Buda wrote 44 prescriptions for Eliquis, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (97). Medicare paid $1,283.61 per fill, versus $804.23 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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Buda wrote 44 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 78% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $21.82 per fill, versus $14.04 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Buda wrote 42 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 33% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (129). Medicare paid $23.90 per fill, versus $12.39 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Buda wrote 38 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 72% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $1,451.10 per fill, versus $973.79 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Buda wrote 37 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 81% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $11.01 per fill, versus $7.69 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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Buda wrote 37 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 29% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $15.29 per fill, versus $12.52 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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Buda wrote 33 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $11.44 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Buda wrote 33 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $16.66 per fill, versus $10.36 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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Buda wrote 33 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 41% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $10.13 per fill, versus $9.21 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Buda wrote 30 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $27.88 per fill, versus $23.18 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Buda wrote 28 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 29% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (97). Medicare paid $13.14 per fill, versus $12.17 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Buda wrote 27 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 69% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $11.19 per fill, versus $7.29 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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Buda wrote 27 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 38% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $8.84 per fill, versus $8.57 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Buda wrote 26 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $5.50 per fill, versus $6.85 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 depression.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Buda wrote 25 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $11.68 per fill, versus $6.47 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Buda wrote 25 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $18.58 per fill, versus $8.83 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Buda wrote 24 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 28% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (85). Medicare paid $8.91 per fill, versus $5.88 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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Buda wrote 24 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 38% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $1,099.72 per fill, versus $1,248.49 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
Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Buda wrote 24 prescriptions for Xarelto, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $632.08 per fill, versus $864.88 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Buda wrote 22 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 25% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (89). Medicare paid $5.06 per fill, versus $4.38 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Buda wrote 21 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $34.82 per fill, versus $27.32 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
Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Buda wrote 21 prescriptions for Trulicity, about 63% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $1,180.34 per fill, versus $1,232.15 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
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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Buda wrote 20 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 34% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $10.85 per fill, versus $14.80 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
Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Buda wrote 19 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 27% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $24.10 per fill, versus $10.22 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
Bumetanide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Buda wrote 17 prescriptions for Bumetanide, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $41.89 per fill, versus $29.62 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 used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Buda wrote 17 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 40% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $9.07 per fill, versus $9.20 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
Lovastatin 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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Buda wrote 17 prescriptions for Lovastatin, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $10.22 per fill, versus $8.09 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 help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Buda wrote 17 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 24% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $12.71 per fill, versus $17.19 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
This medication contains 2 medicines: buprenorphine and naloxone.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Buda wrote 16 prescriptions for Buprenorphine-Naloxone, about 10% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (167). Medicare paid $62.67 per fill, versus $83.11 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Buda wrote 16 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 41% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $176.66 per fill, versus $130.06 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Buda wrote 16 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 21% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $19.59 per fill, versus $10.70 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 mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Buda wrote 16 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 20% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $29.20 per fill, versus $17.21 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Buda wrote 15 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $5.02 per fill, versus $10.81 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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Buda wrote 15 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 40% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $14.66 per fill, versus $7.46 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Buda wrote 15 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 40% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $32.33 per fill, versus $20.04 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
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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Buda wrote 14 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 21% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $9.91 per fill, versus $13.93 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Buda wrote 14 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 21% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $7.04 per fill, versus $4.10 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 ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Buda wrote 13 prescriptions for Anoro Ellipta, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $563.04 per fill, versus $574.78 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
Enalapril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Buda wrote 13 prescriptions for Enalapril Maleate, about 61% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $23.98 per fill, versus $17.33 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 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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Buda wrote 13 prescriptions for Fluticasone-Salmeterol, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $227.20 per fill, versus $169.64 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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Buda wrote 13 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 37% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $36.14 per fill, versus $20.81 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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Buda wrote 12 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 29% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $9.58 per fill, versus $8.70 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 hormone.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Buda wrote 12 prescriptions for Estradiol, about 31% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $61.39 per fill, versus $39.55 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
Tirzepatide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Buda wrote 12 prescriptions for Mounjaro, about 23% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $1,005.58 per fill, versus $1,222.08 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 help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Buda wrote 12 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 13% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (94). Medicare paid $16.22 per fill, versus $24.67 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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Buda wrote 12 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 20% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $13.94 per fill, versus $12.06 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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Buda wrote 11 prescriptions for Diazepam, about 31% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $1.92 per fill, versus $5.60 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
Raloxifene is used by women to prevent and treat bone loss (osteoporosis) after menopause.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Buda wrote 11 prescriptions for Raloxifene Hcl, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $58.82 per fill, versus $53.04 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. Buda’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Buda prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Buda's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (283), Losartan Potassium (156) and Amlodipine Besylate (148).
How does Dr. Buda's prescribing compare with other Tennessee prescribers?
Of the 64 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Buda prescribes 2 more often than the typical Tennessee prescriber, 8 about as often and 54 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Buda 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 Tennessee 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.
