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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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Azhar MuttalibM.D.

Internal Medicine · Torrance, CA 90505

NPI: 1124054721

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

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

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12,966

Total Claims

$1.3M

Drug Cost

565

Beneficiaries

$2,237

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 24/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+56%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.5% vs 2.2% avg

+59%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,237 vs $1,411 avg

+54%

Brand preference vs peers

16.4% 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

3.5%

Opioid Rate

453

Opioid Claims

$12K

Opioid Cost

9.3%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

84% generic

Brand: 2,107 claims · $946K

Generic: 10,746 claims · $312K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban278$121K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol109$93K
Empagliflozin55$49K
Sitagliptin Phosphate111$45K
Rivaroxaban85$39K
Mirabegron92$36K
Semaglutide31$32K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog71$30K
Linagliptin22$26K
Dulaglutide19$23K
Linaclotide46$20K
Insulin Aspart55$20K
Insulin Degludec12$17K
Divalproex Sodium157$12K
Atorvastatin Calcium593$11K

Prescribing Profile

183

Unique Drugs

$374K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$55K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

50%

Female

2.11

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