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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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Andrew AdamsM.D.

Internal Medicine · Saxonburg, PA 16056

NPI: 1093911588

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

Elevated long-acting opioid rateHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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16,878

Total Claims

$2.1M

Drug Cost

883

Beneficiaries

$2,363

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 29/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Long-acting opioid rate+4
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+10%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.5% vs 2.2% avg

+67%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,363 vs $1,411 avg

+114%

Brand preference vs peers

22.7% 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

2.5%

Opioid Rate

414

Opioid Claims

$19K

Opioid Cost

15.2%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

77% generic

Brand: 3,799 claims · $1.7M

Generic: 12,915 claims · $366K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban716$254K
Semaglutide95$142K
Empagliflozin174$108K
Rivaroxaban332$108K
Tirzepatide52$71K
Dulaglutide38$58K
Insulin Degludec/Liraglutide25$58K
Sacubitril/Valsartan118$51K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol68$51K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter72$49K
Sitagliptin Phosphate151$45K
Empagliflozin/Metformin Hcl26$41K
Mirabegron118$35K
Apremilast15$34K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog100$32K

Prescribing Profile

212

Unique Drugs

$679K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$298K

GLP-1 Drugs

29.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

54%

Female

1.58

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