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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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Edgardo CespedesMD

Cardiology · Miami, FL 33176

NPI: 1356304455

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

Elevated cost per beneficiaryOpioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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19,281

Total Claims

$3.8M

Drug Cost

649

Beneficiaries

$5,926

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 16/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Cost per patient outlier+3
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 18,720 Cardiology providers

+289%

Cost per patient vs peers

$5,926 vs $1,524 avg

+26%

Brand preference vs peers

17.1% vs 13.7% 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

0.2%

Opioid Rate

45

Opioid Claims

$390

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

83% generic

Brand: 3,293 claims · $3.2M

Generic: 15,929 claims · $612K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Macitentan41$542K
Apixaban276$295K
Selexipag12$280K
Rivaroxaban269$241K
Icosapent Ethyl402$231K
Sacubitril/Valsartan197$206K
Semaglutide161$190K
Icosapent Ethyl301$150K
Evolocumab137$143K
Empagliflozin135$134K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol107$95K
Alirocumab98$79K
Sitagliptin Phosphate67$69K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate131$60K
Tirzepatide44$53K

Prescribing Profile

181

Unique Drugs

$1.0M

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$317K

GLP-1 Drugs

16.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

61%

Female

1.78

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