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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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Chiemezie OnyewuchiMD

Internal Medicine · Metairie, LA 70006

NPI: 1033564802

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

Elevated antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriber

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9,590

Total Claims

$639K

Drug Cost

566

Beneficiaries

$1,128

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 15/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+5

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-44%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.3% vs 2.2% avg

-20%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,128 vs $1,411 avg

-31%

Brand preference vs peers

7.3% 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

1.3%

Opioid Rate

121

Opioid Claims

$901

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

93% generic

Brand: 699 claims · $473K

Generic: 8,819 claims · $161K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban94$105K
Semaglutide42$43K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol96$43K
Denosumab17$29K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog27$19K
Dulaglutide14$18K
Mirabegron13$16K
Insulin Nph Hum/Reg Insulin Hm17$13K
Tiotropium Bromide18$11K
Albuterol Sulfate155$8,065
Rosuvastatin Calcium548$7,145
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate13$6,383
Losartan Potassium351$5,766
Levothyroxine Sodium337$5,755
Fluticasone/Vilanterol13$5,538

Prescribing Profile

128

Unique Drugs

$105K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$61K

GLP-1 Drugs

15.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

53%

Female

2.15

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