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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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Joseph Carvelli

Family Practice · Erie, PA 16505

NPI: 1104880509

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

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

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11,324

Total Claims

$697K

Drug Cost

726

Beneficiaries

$961

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 15/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+5

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+26%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.3% vs 2.6% avg

-10%

Cost per patient vs peers

$961 vs $1,068 avg

-18%

Brand preference vs peers

7.4% 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

3.3%

Opioid Rate

369

Opioid Claims

$13K

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

93% generic

Brand: 833 claims · $482K

Generic: 10,427 claims · $212K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban172$157K
Rivaroxaban79$75K
Sitagliptin Phosphate37$48K
Mirabegron42$31K
Linagliptin22$21K
Empagliflozin12$15K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol21$13K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol23$9,502
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog12$8,762
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen233$7,726
Rosuvastatin Calcium445$7,142
Levothyroxine Sodium455$7,074
Duloxetine Hcl192$6,026
Tiotropium Br/Olodaterol Hcl13$5,940
Valsartan194$5,570

Prescribing Profile

142

Unique Drugs

$296K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

15.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

51%

Female

1.22

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