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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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Arman HekmatiM.D.

Geriatric Medicine · Los Angeles, CA 90048

NPI: 1326080128

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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18,667

Total Claims

$3.7M

Drug Cost

909

Beneficiaries

$4,031

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 24/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 1,825 Geriatric Medicine providers

-44%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.4% vs 2.6% avg

+226%

Cost per patient vs peers

$4,031 vs $1,237 avg

+132%

Brand preference vs peers

21.3% vs 9.2% 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

1.4%

Opioid Rate

270

Opioid Claims

$4,817

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

79% generic

Brand: 3,965 claims · $3.1M

Generic: 14,623 claims · $582K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban386$295K
Semaglutide219$271K
Tirzepatide156$187K
Sitagliptin Phosphate181$150K
Dulaglutide115$140K
Diclofenac Sodium304$133K
Empagliflozin131$108K
Dupilumab14$108K
Denosumab62$106K
Linaclotide156$106K
Tezepelumab-Ekko21$94K
Vortioxetine Hydrobromide123$84K
Dupilumab19$74K
Rivaroxaban95$69K
Diclofenac Sodium23$67K

Prescribing Profile

210

Unique Drugs

$683K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$599K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

79

Avg Age

58%

Female

1.52

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