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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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Pattabiraman IyerM.D.

Family Practice · Gustine, CA 95322

NPI: 1083616817

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

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

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11,975

Total Claims

$2.2M

Drug Cost

561

Beneficiaries

$3,958

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. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-20%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.1% vs 2.6% avg

+271%

Cost per patient vs peers

$3,958 vs $1,068 avg

+69%

Brand preference vs peers

15.2% 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

2.1%

Opioid Rate

247

Opioid Claims

$5,590

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

85% generic

Brand: 1,788 claims · $1.9M

Generic: 10,004 claims · $282K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide125$186K
Semaglutide128$154K
Romosozumab-Aqqg51$142K
Tirzepatide110$132K
Empagliflozin110$127K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol113$115K
Apixaban112$106K
Adalimumab13$92K
Rivaroxaban62$83K
Secukinumab11$82K
Denosumab46$79K
Upadacitinib11$77K
Abaloparatide27$75K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter61$48K
Mirabegron53$40K

Prescribing Profile

160

Unique Drugs

$431K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$509K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

55%

Female

0.93

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