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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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Sudeep GuptaDO

Family Practice · Des Moines, IA 50309

NPI: 1114936713

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

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

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10,416

Total Claims

$1.2M

Drug Cost

513

Beneficiaries

$2,357

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. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+103%

Opioid rate vs peers

5.2% vs 2.6% avg

+121%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,357 vs $1,068 avg

+84%

Brand preference vs peers

16.5% 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

5.2%

Opioid Rate

546

Opioid Claims

$52K

Opioid Cost

15.8%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

84% generic

Brand: 1,706 claims · $1.0M

Generic: 8,611 claims · $188K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide83$87K
Sitagliptin Phosphate80$75K
Empagliflozin66$62K
Apixaban74$58K
Empagliflozin/Metformin Hcl47$41K
Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterol52$39K
Oxycodone Hcl35$39K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol51$36K
Dulaglutide23$33K
Rivaroxaban34$31K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter36$31K
Empagliflozin/Linagliptin43$30K
Tirzepatide25$30K
Insulin Degludec36$26K
Insulin Glargine/Lixisenatide23$26K

Prescribing Profile

164

Unique Drugs

$263K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$150K

GLP-1 Drugs

18.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

52%

Female

1.10

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