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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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Abrham TekolaMD

Family Practice · Carmichael, CA 95608

NPI: 1083705461

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

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

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18,294

Total Claims

$2.5M

Drug Cost

643

Beneficiaries

$3,957

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

-27%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.9% vs 2.6% avg

+271%

Cost per patient vs peers

$3,957 vs $1,068 avg

+91%

Brand preference vs peers

17.2% 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

1.9%

Opioid Rate

344

Opioid Claims

$5,549

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

83% generic

Brand: 3,104 claims · $2.2M

Generic: 14,989 claims · $360K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban344$341K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol225$219K
Empagliflozin155$151K
Sitagliptin Phosphate88$110K
Linagliptin104$109K
Linaclotide124$108K
Semaglutide83$88K
Insulin Aspart126$88K
Rivaroxaban66$79K
Dulaglutide66$77K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog135$71K
Lipase/Protease/Amylase79$69K
Mirabegron94$66K
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl73$64K
Insulin Degludec70$45K

Prescribing Profile

155

Unique Drugs

$1.0M

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$166K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

61%

Female

1.29

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