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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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Shiraz YussafM.D

Family Practice · Hoboken, NJ 7030

NPI: 1134448251

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High long-acting opioid rate vs peersElevated antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriber

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10,485

Total Claims

$1.2M

Drug Cost

579

Beneficiaries

$2,128

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 24/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Long-acting opioid rate+8
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+5

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-59%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.1% vs 2.6% avg

+99%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,128 vs $1,068 avg

+98%

Brand preference vs peers

17.8% 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

1.1%

Opioid Rate

111

Opioid Claims

$5,914

Opioid Cost

39.6%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

82% generic

Brand: 1,850 claims · $1.0M

Generic: 8,516 claims · $214K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban348$154K
Dulaglutide66$75K
Sitagliptin Phosphate100$59K
Semaglutide31$43K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol27$41K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter40$40K
Rivaroxaban38$24K
Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterol35$23K
Sacubitril/Valsartan45$21K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog47$19K
Tirzepatide14$18K
Empagliflozin20$17K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol31$17K
Insulin Aspart21$16K
Lipase/Protease/Amylase16$14K

Prescribing Profile

160

Unique Drugs

$333K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$135K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

78

Avg Age

60%

Female

1.39

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