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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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Alberto AlmeidaM.D,

Family Practice · Brownsville, TX 78520

NPI: 1114988516

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🟢 Low

Risk Flags

Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriber

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11,755

Total Claims

$1.8M

Drug Cost

679

Beneficiaries

$2,593

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 9/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-91%

Opioid rate vs peers

0.2% vs 2.6% avg

+143%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,593 vs $1,068 avg

+52%

Brand preference vs peers

13.7% 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

0.2%

Opioid Rate

26

Opioid Claims

$689

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 1,583 claims · $1.5M

Generic: 10,000 claims · $263K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide155$317K
Tirzepatide146$175K
Semaglutide88$147K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol89$76K
Apixaban98$75K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter71$69K
Icosapent Ethyl60$45K
Dulaglutide33$45K
Empagliflozin29$43K
Insulin Detemir42$39K
Insulin Degludec63$38K
Sitagliptin Phosphate37$38K
Icosapent Ethyl49$34K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog49$32K
Linaclotide28$30K

Prescribing Profile

139

Unique Drugs

$231K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$683K

GLP-1 Drugs

9.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

50%

Female

2.15

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