KASEY BUCHANAN RN
Prescription History 1972187607
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Dalton, GA
What does Kasey Buchanan prescribe?
In 2024, Kasey Buchanan wrote 1,466 Medicare prescriptions for 23 medications. The most prescribed was Pantoprazole Sodium, with 410 prescriptions for 167 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 Kasey Buchanan prescribes.
Medications 23 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 Georgia prescribers.
What it is used for
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Kasey Buchanan wrote 410 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 4.4 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $10.05 per fill, versus $10.39 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
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 Georgia prescribers
Kasey Buchanan wrote 206 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $11.38 per fill, versus $10.82 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Kasey Buchanan wrote 161 prescriptions for Linzess, about 4.1 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $879.78 per fill, versus $829.39 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Kasey Buchanan wrote 118 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $9.29 per fill, versus $10.93 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
Esomeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Kasey Buchanan wrote 105 prescriptions for Esomeprazole Magnesium, about 3.3 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $41.36 per fill, versus $35.41 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 conditions of the stomach and intestines.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Kasey Buchanan wrote 56 prescriptions for Metoclopramide Hcl, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $6.61 per fill, versus $6.97 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
Dexlansoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Kasey Buchanan wrote 47 prescriptions for Dexlansoprazole Dr, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $284.56 per fill, versus $268.43 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 digestive enzymes to help break down and digest fats, starch, and proteins in food.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Kasey Buchanan wrote 42 prescriptions for Creon, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $3,046.35 per fill, versus $2,353.36 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
Colestipol is used along with a proper diet to lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Kasey Buchanan wrote 40 prescriptions for Colestipol Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $72.84 per fill, versus $77.02 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 diarrhea caused by the common bacteria known as E.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Kasey Buchanan wrote 39 prescriptions for Xifaxan, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $3,228.34 per fill, versus $2,747.81 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
Cholestyramine is used along with a proper diet to lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Kasey Buchanan wrote 38 prescriptions for Cholestyramine, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $90.94 per fill, versus $74.14 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 laxative used to treat constipation.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Kasey Buchanan wrote 34 prescriptions for Lactulose, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $33.24 per fill, versus $24.78 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
Ursodiol is used to dissolve certain types of gallstones, to prevent gallstones from forming in obese patients who are losing weight rapidly, and to treat a certain type of liver disease (primary biliary cholangitis).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Kasey Buchanan wrote 25 prescriptions for Ursodiol, about as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $88.75 per fill, versus $142.70 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 Georgia prescribers
Kasey Buchanan wrote 18 prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about half as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $3.33 per fill, versus $13.55 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
This medication is used to treat certain types of constipation (chronic idiopathic constipation, irritable bowel syndrome with constipation).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Kasey Buchanan wrote 18 prescriptions for Lubiprostone, about 65% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $99.16 per fill, versus $91.48 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 digestive enzymes to help break down and digest fats, starch, and proteins in food.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Kasey Buchanan wrote 18 prescriptions for Zenpep, about 70% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $3,503.36 per fill, versus $2,544.90 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
This medication is used to treat a certain bowel disease (ulcerative colitis).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Kasey Buchanan wrote 16 prescriptions for Mesalamine, about 68% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $477.56 per fill, versus $450.97 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 laxative used to treat constipation.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Kasey Buchanan wrote 15 prescriptions for Constulose, about 73% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $24.42 per fill, versus $25.68 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 a variety of skin conditions (such as insect bites, poison oak/ivy, eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash, itching of the outer female genitals, anal itching).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Kasey Buchanan wrote 13 prescriptions for Hydrocortisone, about 39% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $15.45 per fill, versus $15.60 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
Esomeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Kasey Buchanan wrote 13 prescriptions for Nexium, about 87% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (15). Medicare paid $517.88 per fill, versus $436.87 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 minor pain, itching, swelling, and discomfort caused by hemorrhoids and other problems of the anal area (such as anal fissures, itching).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Kasey Buchanan wrote 12 prescriptions for Procto-Med Hc, about half as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $13.69 per fill, versus $14.83 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
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 Georgia prescribers
Kasey Buchanan wrote 11 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 35% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $8.97 per fill, versus $13.25 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Kasey Buchanan wrote 11 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 21% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $13.15 per fill, versus $7.88 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Kasey Buchanan’s prescriptions
What does Kasey Buchanan prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Kasey Buchanan's most prescribed medications were Pantoprazole Sodium (410), Famotidine (206) and Linzess (161).
How does Kasey Buchanan's prescribing compare with other Georgia prescribers?
Of the 23 medications with a state comparison, Kasey Buchanan prescribes 10 more often than the typical Georgia prescriber, 4 about as often and 9 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Kasey Buchanan 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 Georgia 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.
