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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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Eric WaguespackMD

Internal Medicine · Baton Rouge, LA 70808

NPI: 1053328559

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

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

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10,897

Total Claims

$868K

Drug Cost

757

Beneficiaries

$1,147

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

-53%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.1% vs 2.2% avg

-19%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,147 vs $1,411 avg

+1%

Brand preference vs peers

10.8% 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

1.1%

Opioid Rate

115

Opioid Claims

$836

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 1,162 claims · $709K

Generic: 9,633 claims · $156K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban121$114K
Empagliflozin106$105K
Sitagliptin Phosphate96$86K
Rivaroxaban39$57K
Semaglutide48$51K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter31$35K
Evolocumab45$31K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog52$27K
Tirzepatide17$18K
Mirabegron25$18K
Tiotropium Br/Olodaterol Hcl15$18K
Liraglutide11$18K
Sacubitril/Valsartan17$15K
Icosapent Ethyl13$12K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol12$10K

Prescribing Profile

133

Unique Drugs

$377K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$87K

GLP-1 Drugs

15.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

50%

Female

1.07

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