Alfred E Buxton, PH.D., M.P.

Prescribing (Medical) Psychologist

Psychologist

Alfred E Buxton is a Prescribing (Medical) Psychologist based in Lafayette, LA with over 44 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(337) 235-8304Lafayette, LA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 44 years in psychology, Alfred E Buxton, PH.D., M.P. is a long-established prescribing (medical) psychologist in Lafayette. With 44+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Lafayette area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include mood disorders, hypertension, and high cholesterol (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 64% of reporting doctors in Louisiana
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 17 Psychologist providers in LASee all Psychologist in Lafayette44+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 3442dNPPES updated 2016-12-20 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners

Contact & Location

Practice Location

155 Hospital Dr Suite 200, Lafayette, LA 70503-2852

Fax: (337) 235-5924
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

89.4%

Louisiana avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.6 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Louisiana

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

82

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

261

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

6,002

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $1.52M

Percentile rankings compared against 231 reporting peers in Louisiana.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Mood Disorders, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+1%)71%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-4%)66%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Depression
Higher than avg (+22%)54%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+18%)52%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor

Bipolar Disorder
51%

A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows

Schizophrenia
46%

A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-10%)39%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. 44 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

PsychologistPrescribing (Medical) in LafayetteBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers

A licensed, doctoral-level psychologist authorized to prescribe and has undergone specialized education and training in preparation for prescriptive practice and has passed an examination accepted by the state board of psychology relevant to establishing competence for prescribing, and has received from the state board of psychology a current certificate granting prescriptive authority, which has not been revoked or suspended.

Taxonomy: 103TP0016X

Virtual Prescribing (Medical) Care With Alfred E Buxton

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Alfred E Buxton for mood disorder follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Lafayette required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Alfred E Buxton

Dr. Buxton is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Lafayette, LA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (337) 235-8304.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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