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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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Max GhannadiM.D.,

General Practice · Van Nuys, CA 91304

NPI: 1114191798

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

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

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12,593

Total Claims

$1.6M

Drug Cost

445

Beneficiaries

$3,680

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 18/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+5
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 7,389 General Practice providers

+2%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.5% vs 2.5% avg

+226%

Cost per patient vs peers

$3,680 vs $1,128 avg

+88%

Brand preference vs peers

15.8% vs 8.4% 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

318

Opioid Claims

$7,304

Opioid Cost

6.0%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

84% generic

Brand: 1,965 claims · $1.3M

Generic: 10,480 claims · $375K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Dulaglutide106$162K
Empagliflozin158$146K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter112$83K
Linaclotide105$68K
Semaglutide65$65K
Denosumab31$54K
Insulin Aspart50$49K
Apixaban55$48K
Icosapent Ethyl94$43K
Metformin Hcl22$37K
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl43$36K
Linagliptin29$35K
Dexlansoprazole106$33K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol45$30K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog44$28K

Prescribing Profile

166

Unique Drugs

$319K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$227K

GLP-1 Drugs

18.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

56%

Female

1.16

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