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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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Amelia YoungM.D.

Cardiology · Monterey Park, CA 91754

NPI: 1144405903

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🟢 Low

Risk Flags

Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriber

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10,950

Total Claims

$1.8M

Drug Cost

995

Beneficiaries

$1,846

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 9/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8

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Peer Comparison vs. 18,720 Cardiology providers

+21%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,846 vs $1,524 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

0.1%

Opioid Rate

15

Opioid Claims

$256

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

100% generic

Brand: 0 claims · $0

Generic: 8,678 claims · $281K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban429$324K
Sacubitril/Valsartan239$204K
Ticagrelor216$133K
Empagliflozin161$133K
Icosapent Ethyl220$100K
Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr160$88K
Finerenone86$62K
Ranolazine473$60K
Lipase/Protease/Amylase38$58K
Evolocumab89$54K
Alirocumab90$52K
Rivaroxaban46$38K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol33$28K
Ezetimibe668$27K
Sitagliptin Phosphate29$21K

Prescribing Profile

86

Unique Drugs

$747K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$15K

GLP-1 Drugs

9.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

53%

Female

1.82

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