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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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Lumen Vera ColonM.D.

Internal Medicine · Aibonito, PR 00705

NPI: 1346251808

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

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

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24,940

Total Claims

$1.2M

Drug Cost

1,209

Beneficiaries

$1,002

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. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-48%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.2% vs 2.2% avg

-29%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,002 vs $1,411 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

1.2%

Opioid Rate

292

Opioid Claims

$2,348

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 2,612 claims · $905K

Generic: 21,987 claims · $299K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban139$109K
Empaglifloz/Linaglip/Metformin122$85K
Insulin Nph Hum/Reg Insulin Hm191$82K
Empagliflozin93$82K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog176$82K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol44$35K
Levothyroxine Sodium429$28K
Linagliptin27$27K
Irbesartan797$21K
Rivaroxaban26$21K
Linagliptin/Metformin Hcl42$20K
Insulin Lispro43$19K
Candesartan Cilexetil147$18K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate43$17K
Fluticasone Propionate35$15K

Prescribing Profile

190

Unique Drugs

$247K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$11K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

54%

Female

2.01

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