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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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Paul BrownM.D.

Internal Medicine · Waconia, MN 55387

NPI: 1073690327

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

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

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11,556

Total Claims

$780K

Drug Cost

707

Beneficiaries

$1,104

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. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+56%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.5% vs 2.2% avg

-22%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,104 vs $1,411 avg

-5%

Brand preference vs peers

10.1% 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

3.5%

Opioid Rate

403

Opioid Claims

$9,955

Opioid Cost

4.5%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

90% generic

Brand: 1,156 claims · $574K

Generic: 10,274 claims · $200K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban145$139K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog70$56K
Rivaroxaban62$48K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol43$40K
Mirabegron44$28K
Semaglutide17$22K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol34$17K
Atorvastatin Calcium768$15K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog44$14K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate17$13K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol24$13K
Semaglutide12$12K
Insulin Aspart27$11K
Tiotropium Bromide14$10K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol25$10K

Prescribing Profile

138

Unique Drugs

$244K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$34K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

43%

Female

1.17

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