DR. JOHN ANDREW BUZA M.D.
Prescription History 1760827976
Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine in Fresh Meadows, NY
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. JOHN ANDREW BUZA M.D., an active Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine specialist practicing in Fresh Meadows, NY. Our medical registry currently tracks 8 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 439 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Gabapentin, which accounts for 129 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.
| Medication | Prescriptions (2023)Rx (2023) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other NY PrescribersVs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 129 | $11.13▼ below NY avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Gabapentin: Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection) in adults. Gabapentin is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME. In 2023, this provider wrote 129 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (78). Medicare paid an average of $11.13 per fill, versus $17.62 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NY prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NY average for this medication. 146.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,307 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tizanidine Hcl | 103 | $19.29 | ▲ More than typical |
About Tizanidine Hcl: This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury). Show more ▾ It works by helping to relax the muscles. In 2023, this provider wrote 103 Medicare prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 2.7 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $19.29 per fill, versus $16.07 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NY prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 107.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,762 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 78 | $6.29▼ below NY avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Cyclobenzaprine Hcl: Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms. Show more ▾ It is usually used along with rest and physical therapy. It works by helping to relax the muscles. This medication is not recommended for use in older adults because they may be at greater risk for side effects while using this drug. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details. In 2023, this provider wrote 78 Medicare prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 2.4 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $6.29 per fill, versus $15.16 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NY prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NY average for this medication. 78 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,790 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Celecoxib | 38 | $75.01 | ≈ Typical |
About Celecoxib: This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation). Show more ▾ It is used to treat arthritis, acute pain, and menstrual pain and discomfort. The pain and swelling relief provided by this medication helps you perform more of your normal daily activities. If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. See also Warning section. This drug works by blocking the enzyme in your body that makes prostaglandins. Decreasing prostaglandins helps to reduce pain and swelling. A pyrazole derivative and selective CYCLOOXYGENASE 2 INHIBITOR that is used to treat symptoms associated with RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS and JUVENILE ARTHRITIS, as well as the management of ACUTE PAIN. In 2023, this provider wrote 38 Medicare prescriptions for Celecoxib, about the same volume as the typical New York prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $75.01 per fill, versus $52.12 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NY prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 40 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,200 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Meloxicam | 37 | $3.58▼ below NY avg | ≈ Typical |
About Meloxicam: Meloxicam is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ Meloxicam is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling or pain. A benzothiazine and thiazole derivative that acts as a NSAID and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS; and ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 77% of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (48). Medicare paid an average of $3.58 per fill, versus $5.53 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NY prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NY average for this medication. 37 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,065 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Methocarbamol | 26 | $15.80 | ≈ Typical |
About Methocarbamol: Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasms/pain. Show more ▾ It is usually used along with rest, physical therapy, and other treatment. It works by helping to relax the muscles. A centrally acting muscle relaxant whose mode of action has not been established. It is used as an adjunct in the symptomatic treatment of musculoskeletal conditions associated with painful muscle spasm. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1206) In 2023, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Methocarbamol, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $15.80 per fill, versus $12.89 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NY prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 26 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 516 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Oxycodone Hcl | 16 | $7.14▼ below NY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Oxycodone Hcl: This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ Oxycodone belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. A semisynthetic derivative of CODEINE. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (45). Medicare paid an average of $7.14 per fill, versus $25.54 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NY average for this medication. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 113 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Diclofenac Sodium | 12 | $24.79▼ below NY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Diclofenac Sodium: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to relieve joint pain from arthritis. Diclofenac belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) with antipyretic and analgesic actions. It is primarily available as the sodium salt. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about a quarter of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (49). Medicare paid an average of $24.79 per fill, versus $89.15 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NY average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 390 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. JOHN ANDREW BUZA M.D. is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2023, the most recent federal release. Figures cover prescriptions filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries only; prescriptions under private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay plans are not included. Because prescribing decisions are generally consistent across coverage types, this record offers a useful view of the overall Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine prescribing approach at this Fresh Meadows, NY practice.
Reading the costs. Drug costs are gross amounts paid to pharmacies under Part D, including both plan and beneficiary payments. They are not the price a patient pays at the pharmacy counter. Medications with fewer than 11 claims are excluded from the federal source data, and state comparisons use the average volume among NY prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
