DR. RALPH R BARNARD MD
Prescription History 1891761839
Emergency Medicine in Troy, PA
What does Dr. Barnard prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Barnard wrote 313 Medicare prescriptions for 10 medications. The most prescribed was Buprenorphine Hcl, with 110 prescriptions for 12 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. Barnard 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 Pennsylvania prescribers.
What it is used for
Buprenorphine is used to treat opioid use disorder.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Barnard wrote 110 prescriptions for Buprenorphine Hcl, about 2.8 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $98.93 per fill, versus $40.13 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Barnard wrote 84 prescriptions for Buprenorphine-Naloxone, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $72.99 per fill, versus $123.51 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Barnard wrote 36 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 36% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $14.90 per fill, versus $14.77 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Barnard wrote 14 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 38% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $10.76 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
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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Barnard wrote 13 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 20% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $6.87 per fill, versus $15.84 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Barnard wrote 12 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about 26% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $5.26 per fill, versus $7.50 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
Buprenorphine is used to treat opioid use disorder.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Barnard wrote 11 prescriptions for Brixadi, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $1,689.07 per fill, versus $1,524.02 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 a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Barnard wrote 11 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 38% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $8.51 per fill, versus $7.51 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Barnard wrote 11 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 18% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $6.73 per fill, versus $23.41 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
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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Barnard wrote 11 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 22% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $3.76 per fill, versus $4.09 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. Barnard’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Barnard prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Barnard's most prescribed medications were Buprenorphine Hcl (110), Buprenorphine-Naloxone (84) and Gabapentin (36).
How does Dr. Barnard's prescribing compare with other Pennsylvania prescribers?
Of the 10 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Barnard prescribes 1 more often than the typical Pennsylvania prescriber, 1 about as often and 8 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Barnard 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 Pennsylvania 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.
