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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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Hillard SalasM.D.

Internal Medicine · Dubuque, IA 52001

NPI: 1215996418

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High long-acting opioid rate vs peersElevated antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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19,380

Total Claims

$1.3M

Drug Cost

933

Beneficiaries

$1,363

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 28/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Long-acting opioid rate+8
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+5
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+44%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.2% vs 2.2% avg

-3%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,363 vs $1,411 avg

-1%

Brand preference vs peers

10.6% 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

3.2%

Opioid Rate

624

Opioid Claims

$68K

Opioid Cost

24.0%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 2,033 claims · $908K

Generic: 17,226 claims · $357K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban234$166K
Rivaroxaban140$137K
Semaglutide59$58K
Sitagliptin Phosphate51$51K
Fluticasone Propionate109$49K
Oxycodone Hcl14$38K
Empagliflozin35$32K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter38$27K
Mirabegron68$25K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog32$20K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate44$18K
Potassium Chloride310$17K
Atorvastatin Calcium1,371$16K
Sacubitril/Valsartan20$15K
Ipratropium/Albuterol Sulfate17$13K

Prescribing Profile

186

Unique Drugs

$405K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$71K

GLP-1 Drugs

28.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

39%

Female

1.05

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