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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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Marsha CertainM.D.

Cardiology · Brunswick, GA 31520

NPI: 1144252735

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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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13,453

Total Claims

$1.4M

Drug Cost

1,039

Beneficiaries

$1,311

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. 18,720 Cardiology providers

-14%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,311 vs $1,524 avg

-5%

Brand preference vs peers

13.0% vs 13.7% 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

0.7%

Opioid Rate

95

Opioid Claims

$1,907

Opioid Cost

12.6%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 1,748 claims · $1.1M

Generic: 11,671 claims · $232K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban643$555K
Sacubitril/Valsartan142$147K
Rivaroxaban90$90K
Empagliflozin27$37K
Sitagliptin Phosphate28$30K
Evolocumab41$30K
Semaglutide22$24K
Dronedarone Hcl15$17K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog15$14K
Atorvastatin Calcium886$14K
Alirocumab17$13K
Dulaglutide11$13K
Potassium Chloride445$13K
Losartan Potassium781$12K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol11$10K

Prescribing Profile

128

Unique Drugs

$871K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$37K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

65%

Female

1.41

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