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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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Robert ByrneM.D.

Internal Medicine · Bridgeton, MO 63044

NPI: 1124009022

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

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

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12,886

Total Claims

$797K

Drug Cost

752

Beneficiaries

$1,060

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. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-55%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.0% vs 2.2% avg

-25%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,060 vs $1,411 avg

-14%

Brand preference vs peers

9.1% 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

1.0%

Opioid Rate

130

Opioid Claims

$610

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

91% generic

Brand: 1,164 claims · $548K

Generic: 11,638 claims · $245K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban223$191K
Empagliflozin76$81K
Semaglutide33$40K
Ipratropium/Albuterol Sulfate38$31K
Insulin Glargine-Yfgn46$27K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol84$18K
Rsvpref3 Antigen/As01e/Pf54$16K
Atorvastatin Calcium948$15K
Rivaroxaban24$13K
Tiotropium Bromide20$12K
Metoprolol Succinate512$12K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol28$12K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate27$11K
Levothyroxine Sodium404$9,626
Insulin Glargine-Yfgn13$8,110

Prescribing Profile

132

Unique Drugs

$285K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$40K

GLP-1 Drugs

15.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

78

Avg Age

57%

Female

1.55

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