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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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Ernesto De La TorreMD

Family Practice · Brevard, NC 28712

NPI: 1073592770

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

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

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9,158

Total Claims

$787K

Drug Cost

712

Beneficiaries

$1,106

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 21/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+98%

Opioid rate vs peers

5.1% vs 2.6% avg

+4%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,106 vs $1,068 avg

+17%

Brand preference vs peers

10.5% 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

5.1%

Opioid Rate

468

Opioid Claims

$31K

Opioid Cost

8.1%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

90% generic

Brand: 959 claims · $622K

Generic: 8,162 claims · $165K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban97$120K
Dulaglutide48$61K
Empagliflozin43$56K
Liraglutide20$55K
Semaglutide44$52K
Rivaroxaban26$28K
Tirzepatide15$24K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter29$23K
Oxycodone Hcl25$22K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate35$21K
Mirabegron15$17K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog21$12K
Levothyroxine Sodium61$7,082
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog15$6,703
Varicella-Zoster Ge/As01b/Pf38$6,456

Prescribing Profile

130

Unique Drugs

$204K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$192K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

51%

Female

1.04

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