MELISSA SABRINA KERSTER
Prescription History 1720728488
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Winter Park, FL
What does Melissa Kerster prescribe?
In 2024, Melissa Kerster wrote 160 Medicare prescriptions for 10 medications. The most prescribed was Buspirone Hcl, with 23 prescriptions.
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 Melissa Kerster prescribes.
Medications 10 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 Florida prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Melissa Kerster wrote 23 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $14.45 per fill, versus $13.86 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Melissa Kerster wrote 19 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 65% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $11.51 per fill, versus $17.10 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 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 Florida prescribers
Melissa Kerster wrote 19 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 28% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $8.90 per fill, versus $16.41 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 Florida prescribers
Melissa Kerster wrote 16 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 25% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $5.35 per fill, versus $10.12 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
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Melissa Kerster wrote 16 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 33% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $8.81 per fill, versus $6.70 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 used to treat depression.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Melissa Kerster wrote 15 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 26% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $13.35 per fill, versus $19.64 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 schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Melissa Kerster wrote 15 prescriptions for Risperidone, about 29% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $4.65 per fill, versus $14.44 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 Florida prescribers
Melissa Kerster wrote 14 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 35% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $39.17 per fill, versus $22.65 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
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 Florida prescribers
Melissa Kerster wrote 12 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 18% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $12.38 per fill, versus $7.89 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 Florida prescribers
Melissa Kerster wrote 11 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 21% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $20.74 per fill, versus $24.35 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Melissa Kerster’s prescriptions
What does Melissa Kerster prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Melissa Kerster's most prescribed medications were Buspirone Hcl (23), Hydroxyzine Hcl (19) and Quetiapine Fumarate (19).
How does Melissa Kerster's prescribing compare with other Florida prescribers?
Of the 10 medications with a state comparison, Melissa Kerster prescribes 10 less often than the typical Florida prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Melissa Kerster 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 Florida 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.
