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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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Ara KadoyanMD

Psychiatry · Glendale, CA 91206

NPI: 1063554566

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

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

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21,790

Total Claims

$1.1M

Drug Cost

882

Beneficiaries

$1,292

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 24/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 21,141 Psychiatry providers

-24%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,292 vs $1,696 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

0.1%

Opioid Rate

11

Opioid Claims

$435

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

100% generic

Brand: 0 claims · $0

Generic: 21,071 claims · $667K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Aripiprazole1,697$198K
Brexpiprazole100$153K
Lurasidone Hcl137$100K
Lurasidone Hcl55$85K
Pimavanserin Tartrate12$51K
Vortioxetine Hydrobromide100$50K
Paliperidone Palmitate21$48K
Escitalopram Oxalate2,179$36K
Mirtazapine1,793$30K
Venlafaxine Hcl936$21K
Trazodone Hcl1,570$21K
Clonazepam1,576$20K
Divalproex Sodium250$19K
Olanzapine376$17K
Sertraline Hcl1,389$15K

Prescribing Profile

58

Unique Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

65%

Female

1.55

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