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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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Christopher ParonishMD

Family Practice · Carrolltown, PA 15722

NPI: 1053332601

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

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

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11,665

Total Claims

$1.8M

Drug Cost

526

Beneficiaries

$3,454

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 18/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+5
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-73%

Opioid rate vs peers

0.7% vs 2.6% avg

+223%

Cost per patient vs peers

$3,454 vs $1,068 avg

+123%

Brand preference vs peers

20.1% 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

0.7%

Opioid Rate

81

Opioid Claims

$430

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

80% generic

Brand: 2,312 claims · $1.6M

Generic: 9,196 claims · $218K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide345$441K
Empagliflozin146$153K
Apixaban129$101K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol78$68K
Linagliptin96$61K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog80$54K
Denosumab34$51K
Rivaroxaban61$47K
Icosapent Ethyl69$40K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog77$39K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter47$36K
Empagliflozin/Metformin Hcl50$35K
Dulaglutide26$34K
Evolocumab45$27K
Sitagliptin Phosphate32$26K

Prescribing Profile

148

Unique Drugs

$395K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$474K

GLP-1 Drugs

18.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

56%

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