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Risk scores are statistical indicators based on prescribing patterns compared to specialty peers. They are NOT allegations of fraud, misconduct, or improper care. Many legitimate medical reasons can explain outlier prescribing.

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Laura BeringerM.D., MPH

Internal Medicine · Stuart, FL 34994

NPI: 1003051699

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🟢 Low

Risk Flags

Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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3,961

Total Claims

$548K

Drug Cost

201

Beneficiaries

$2,727

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 12/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+80%

Opioid rate vs peers

4.0% vs 2.2% avg

+93%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,727 vs $1,411 avg

+45%

Brand preference vs peers

15.5% vs 10.6% avg

⚠️ Opioid + Benzodiazepine Co-Prescriber

This provider prescribes both opioids and benzodiazepines. The FDA has issued a Black Box Warning about the life-threatening risks of concurrent use.

🔎 Data Overview

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This provider co-prescribes opioids and benzodiazepines — a combination carrying an FDA Black Box Warning due to increased risk of respiratory depression and death. While sometimes clinically necessary, this combination requires careful justification.

Insights generated from CMS data analysis. Statistical patterns are not accusations — always consider clinical context.

Opioid Prescribing

4.0%

Opioid Rate

160

Opioid Claims

$3,855

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

85% generic

Brand: 603 claims · $456K

Generic: 3,296 claims · $91K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban102$137K
Rivaroxaban50$64K
Semaglutide21$33K
Lipase/Protease/Amylase19$29K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter16$24K
Liraglutide18$23K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog18$14K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol12$8,706
Estrogens, Conjugated13$6,544
Mometasone/Formoterol20$6,389
Celecoxib50$5,599
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate16$3,774
Valacyclovir Hcl44$3,683
Tamsulosin Hcl101$3,459
Pantoprazole Sodium123$2,726

Prescribing Profile

84

Unique Drugs

$201K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$56K

GLP-1 Drugs

12.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

78

Avg Age

57%

Female

0.92

Avg Risk Score

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Data from CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023. Risk scores are statistical indicators, not allegations of wrongdoing.Methodology · About · Dispute this data