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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19,735
Total Claims
$860K
Drug Cost
452
Beneficiaries
$1,903
Cost/Patient
Risk Score Breakdown 15/100
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Peer Comparison vs. 1,825 Geriatric Medicine providers
-46%
Opioid rate vs peers
1.4% vs 2.6% avg
+54%
Cost per patient vs peers
$1,903 vs $1,237 avg
+36%
Brand preference vs peers
12.5% 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
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
272
Opioid Claims
$5,907
Opioid Cost
13.2%
Long-Acting Rate
Brand vs Generic
Brand: 2,465 claims · $583K
Generic: 17,228 claims · $276K
Top Prescribed Drugs
| Drug (Generic) | Claims | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Apixaban | 706 | $220K |
| Mirabegron | 358 | $81K |
| Sitagliptin Phosphate | 28 | $17K |
| Rivaroxaban | 29 | $17K |
| Empagliflozin | 32 | $15K |
| Linagliptin | 19 | $15K |
| Memantine Hcl | 507 | $14K |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter | 20 | $13K |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 983 | $9,669 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 32 | $9,488 |
| Potassium Chloride | 705 | $7,463 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 815 | $7,202 |
| Mirtazapine | 285 | $6,973 |
| Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog | 40 | $6,677 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 592 | $6,292 |
Prescribing Profile
Patient Profile
87
Avg Age
77%
Female
1.93
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