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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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Michael BuxbaumD.O.

Family Practice · Houston, TX 77027

NPI: 1003920760

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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12,986

Total Claims

$995K

Drug Cost

621

Beneficiaries

$1,602

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 24/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-80%

Opioid rate vs peers

0.5% vs 2.6% avg

+50%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,602 vs $1,068 avg

+47%

Brand preference vs peers

13.3% vs 9.0% 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

0.5%

Opioid Rate

68

Opioid Claims

$707

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 1,713 claims · $704K

Generic: 11,206 claims · $285K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban290$121K
Rivaroxaban65$43K
Semaglutide37$41K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter40$34K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol40$31K
Sitagliptin Phosphate36$28K
Mirabegron52$26K
Insulin Lispro78$23K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog65$21K
Insulin Degludec16$20K
Insulin Aspart36$19K
Insulin Detemir64$18K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol22$16K
Empagliflozin13$14K
Semaglutide14$14K

Prescribing Profile

184

Unique Drugs

$257K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$68K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

60%

Female

2.19

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