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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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Anthony JosephM.D.

Internal Medicine · Orange City, FL 32763

NPI: 1124078530

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🟢 Low

Risk Flags

Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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12,689

Total Claims

$644K

Drug Cost

622

Beneficiaries

$1,036

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 13/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+72%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.9% vs 2.2% avg

-27%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,036 vs $1,411 avg

-10%

Brand preference vs peers

9.6% 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

3.9%

Opioid Rate

489

Opioid Claims

$4,182

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

90% generic

Brand: 1,210 claims · $459K

Generic: 11,395 claims · $181K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban136$108K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog45$45K
Empagliflozin37$38K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter21$33K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol49$19K
Albuterol Sulfate231$13K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate20$11K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol20$11K
Sacubitril/Valsartan13$11K
Levothyroxine Sodium519$11K
Insulin Nph Human Isophane43$11K
Atorvastatin Calcium715$8,179
Insulin Detemir12$6,100
Tiotropium Bromide12$5,890
Gabapentin251$4,435

Prescribing Profile

138

Unique Drugs

$157K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

13.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

51%

Female

2.02

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