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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8,968
Total Claims
$329K
Drug Cost
1,166
Beneficiaries
$282
Cost/Patient
Risk Score Breakdown 20/100
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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers
-25%
Opioid rate vs peers
1.9% vs 2.6% avg
-74%
Cost per patient vs peers
$282 vs $1,068 avg
-30%
Brand preference vs peers
6.3% 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
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
1.9%
Opioid Rate
174
Opioid Claims
$6,148
Opioid Cost
21.3%
Long-Acting Rate
Brand vs Generic
Brand: 552 claims · $175K
Generic: 8,206 claims · $150K
Top Prescribed Drugs
| Drug (Generic) | Claims | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Empagliflozin | 33 | $23K |
| Apixaban | 14 | $22K |
| Insulin Nph Human Isophane | 97 | $17K |
| Dabigatran Etexilate Mesylate | 53 | $16K |
| Terazosin Hcl | 257 | $14K |
| Insulin Nph Human Isophane | 68 | $14K |
| Tiotropium Bromide | 25 | $12K |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 833 | $11K |
| Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol | 33 | $9,861 |
| Ciclesonide | 32 | $7,796 |
| Lisinopril | 553 | $6,995 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 393 | $5,022 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 209 | $4,756 |
| Losartan Potassium | 322 | $4,141 |
| Metformin Hcl | 349 | $4,019 |
Prescribing Profile
Patient Profile
75
Avg Age
45%
Female
1.22
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