Raquel Antoinette Buranosky, MD
Patients across PA can see Raquel Antoinette Buranosky, MD in person in Pittsburgh or via virtual visit — no travel required. She graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 1994 and has 32+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 77.51/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 20% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
- Uses generic medications more than 49% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
- Federal MIPS score higher than 14% of MIPS-scored doctors in Pennsylvania
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6876dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
3459 5th Ave Muh 9 South, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3236
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202377.51/100
Pennsylvania avg: 83.7 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-6.1 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.72%
Pennsylvania avg: 4.3 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.4 pts)
3.72% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88.1%
Pennsylvania avg: 82.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.3 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in PennsylvaniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
80
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
293
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,766
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $431k
Percentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.
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.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%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.
Graduated medical school · 1994
Duke University School of Medicine
32 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
Taxonomy: 174400000X
Education & Training
Duke University School of Medicine (Class of 1994)
Virtual Specialist Care With Raquel Antoinette Buranosky
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Raquel Antoinette Buranosky for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Pittsburgh 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 Raquel Antoinette Buranosky
NPI records show Dr. Buranosky as active with telehealth listed in Pittsburgh, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (412) 692-4888.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Raquel Antoinette Buranosky
Practice Location
3459 5th Ave Muh 9 South, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3236
Mailing Address
3459 5th Ave Muh 9 South, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3236
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