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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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Pramila VenigallaM.D.

Internal Medicine · Springfield, IL 62703

NPI: 1093815680

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

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

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14,314

Total Claims

$960K

Drug Cost

900

Beneficiaries

$1,067

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

+21%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.7% vs 2.2% avg

-24%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,067 vs $1,411 avg

+4%

Brand preference vs peers

11.0% 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

2.7%

Opioid Rate

389

Opioid Claims

$8,416

Opioid Cost

6.2%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 1,568 claims · $707K

Generic: 12,664 claims · $250K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban140$91K
Sitagliptin Phosphate73$82K
Dulaglutide49$48K
Semaglutide31$43K
Rivaroxaban63$39K
Varicella-Zoster Ge/As01b/Pf182$37K
Empagliflozin23$34K
Mirabegron34$22K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter29$20K
Rsv Vacc, Pref A And Pref B/Pf64$20K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate27$17K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog20$15K
Linaclotide11$14K
Linagliptin17$13K
Atorvastatin Calcium699$11K

Prescribing Profile

150

Unique Drugs

$246K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$91K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

80%

Female

1.15

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