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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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Oscar MendezMD

Family Practice · Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33313

NPI: 1164520243

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriber

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23,105

Total Claims

$2.7M

Drug Cost

1,323

Beneficiaries

$2,027

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 21/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-61%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.0% vs 2.6% avg

+90%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,027 vs $1,068 avg

+42%

Brand preference vs peers

12.8% 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

1.0%

Opioid Rate

230

Opioid Claims

$1,916

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 2,933 claims · $2.2M

Generic: 19,960 claims · $468K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Dapagliflozin Propanediol248$258K
Dulaglutide160$204K
Empagliflozin143$129K
Dimethyl Fumarate13$126K
Apixaban161$120K
Sitagliptin Phosphate114$113K
Rivaroxaban111$90K
Linagliptin95$85K
Semaglutide62$72K
Sacubitril/Valsartan45$61K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate104$54K
Dolutegravir Sodium11$51K
Emtricitabine/Tenofov Alafenam21$50K
Denosumab27$46K
Rifaximin14$45K

Prescribing Profile

218

Unique Drugs

$811K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$299K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

61%

Female

2.10

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