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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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Lian SoungM.D.

Internal Medicine · Stockton, CA 95204

NPI: 1174510747

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

Elevated long-acting opioid rateHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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20,312

Total Claims

$2.8M

Drug Cost

808

Beneficiaries

$3,503

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 29/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Long-acting opioid rate+4
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-43%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.3% vs 2.2% avg

+148%

Cost per patient vs peers

$3,503 vs $1,411 avg

+78%

Brand preference vs peers

18.9% 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

1.3%

Opioid Rate

257

Opioid Claims

$6,099

Opioid Cost

15.2%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

81% generic

Brand: 3,799 claims · $2.3M

Generic: 16,327 claims · $556K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide192$234K
Empagliflozin360$229K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol153$151K
Rivaroxaban211$132K
Linaclotide149$95K
Dextromethorphan Hbr/Quinidine51$79K
Apixaban124$78K
Paliperidone Palmitate19$68K
Dulaglutide122$61K
Sitagliptin Phosphate111$58K
Insulin Degludec/Liraglutide84$50K
Icosapent Ethyl142$50K
Sodium Zirconium Cyclosilicate42$44K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter41$42K
Rifaximin26$40K

Prescribing Profile

201

Unique Drugs

$690K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$339K

GLP-1 Drugs

29.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

56%

Female

1.69

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