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.
Read our methodology →Hafiz KhattakM.D.
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation · Webster Groves, MO 63119
NPI: 1265419683
21
🟡 Moderate
Risk Flags
Risk indicators are statistical patterns, not allegations. Learn more
8,212
Total Claims
$397K
Drug Cost
438
Beneficiaries
$906
Cost/Patient
Risk Score Breakdown 21/100
Score components are additive. Read full methodology
Peer Comparison vs. 7,404 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation providers
+192%
Opioid rate vs peers
59.1% vs 20.2% avg
+99%
Cost per patient vs peers
$906 vs $455 avg
+76%
Brand preference vs peers
5.5% vs 3.1% 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
59.1%
Opioid Rate
4,850
Opioid Claims
$198K
Opioid Cost
14.4%
Long-Acting Rate
This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 59.1% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.
Brand vs Generic
Brand: 453 claims · $204K
Generic: 7,759 claims · $193K
Top Prescribed Drugs
| Drug (Generic) | Claims | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Linaclotide | 184 | $118K |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 1,571 | $46K |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 1,301 | $32K |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 49 | $31K |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 792 | $28K |
| Lidocaine | 142 | $18K |
| Oxycodone Myristate | 25 | $16K |
| Pregabalin | 219 | $9,811 |
| Gabapentin | 578 | $8,345 |
| Hydrocodone Bitartrate | 14 | $7,178 |
| Morphine Sulfate | 336 | $6,795 |
| Tapentadol Hcl | 11 | $6,477 |
| Hydromorphone Hcl | 11 | $6,383 |
| Methadone Hcl | 239 | $4,939 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 433 | $4,162 |
Prescribing Profile
45
Unique Drugs
21.0
Anomaly Score
Patient Profile
66
Avg Age
66%
Female
1.83
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