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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5,706
Total Claims
$229K
Drug Cost
636
Beneficiaries
$360
Cost/Patient
Risk Score Breakdown 21/100
Score components are additive. Read full methodology
Peer Comparison vs. 2,621 Pain Management providers
+52%
Opioid rate vs peers
62.8% vs 41.3% avg
-10%
Cost per patient vs peers
$360 vs $399 avg
-42%
Brand preference vs peers
2.2% vs 3.8% 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
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
62.8%
Opioid Rate
3,583
Opioid Claims
$186K
Opioid Cost
10.7%
Long-Acting Rate
This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 62.8% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.
Brand vs Generic
Brand: 124 claims · $47K
Generic: 5,582 claims · $182K
Top Prescribed Drugs
| Drug (Generic) | Claims | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 2,195 | $81K |
| Buprenorphine | 135 | $48K |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 24 | $16K |
| Buprenorphine Hcl | 18 | $11K |
| Pregabalin | 444 | $9,439 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 237 | $7,507 |
| Gabapentin | 373 | $7,137 |
| Acetaminophen With Codeine | 207 | $5,253 |
| Lidocaine | 42 | $4,807 |
| Baclofen | 233 | $4,392 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 37 | $3,649 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 212 | $3,168 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 403 | $3,087 |
| Morphine Sulfate | 82 | $2,258 |
| Methocarbamol | 125 | $1,987 |
Prescribing Profile
30
Unique Drugs
21.0
Anomaly Score
Patient Profile
69
Avg Age
64%
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