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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12,885
Total Claims
$489K
Drug Cost
979
Beneficiaries
$499
Cost/Patient
Risk Score Breakdown 15/100
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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers
+255%
Opioid rate vs peers
9.2% vs 2.6% avg
-53%
Cost per patient vs peers
$499 vs $1,068 avg
-2%
Brand preference vs peers
8.8% 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
Opioid rate is 255% above Family Practice peers. This is a significant deviation that may reflect a specialized patient population or concerning prescribing patterns.
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
9.2%
Opioid Rate
1,180
Opioid Claims
$40K
Opioid Cost
5.8%
Long-Acting Rate
Brand vs Generic
Brand: 1,123 claims · $221K
Generic: 11,588 claims · $264K
Top Prescribed Drugs
| Drug (Generic) | Claims | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Apixaban | 28 | $36K |
| Dabigatran Etexilate Mesylate | 112 | $30K |
| Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol | 106 | $29K |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 731 | $20K |
| Insulin Nph Human Isophane | 98 | $19K |
| Empagliflozin | 30 | $15K |
| Potassium Chloride | 267 | $13K |
| Ciclesonide | 67 | $13K |
| Rivaroxaban | 13 | $13K |
| Tiotropium Bromide | 23 | $11K |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 409 | $9,366 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 547 | $8,175 |
| Gabapentin | 262 | $7,098 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 484 | $6,621 |
| Pravastatin Sodium | 251 | $6,461 |
Prescribing Profile
Patient Profile
74
Avg Age
55%
Female
1.15
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