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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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Peter LuongoM.D.

Internal Medicine · Paramus, NJ 07652

NPI: 1376520940

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriber

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21,081

Total Claims

$1.9M

Drug Cost

1,802

Beneficiaries

$1,038

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 21/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-49%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.1% vs 2.2% avg

-26%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,038 vs $1,411 avg

+11%

Brand preference vs peers

11.8% vs 10.6% 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

1.1%

Opioid Rate

240

Opioid Claims

$8,506

Opioid Cost

5.4%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 2,473 claims · $1.4M

Generic: 18,419 claims · $419K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban420$271K
Empagliflozin167$178K
Semaglutide64$111K
Rivaroxaban68$84K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter60$68K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol71$55K
Sitagliptin Phosphate51$54K
Tirzepatide22$30K
Exenatide Microspheres23$29K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate44$26K
Linagliptin29$24K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog42$22K
Dulaglutide15$21K
Mirabegron37$20K
Insulin Degludec22$19K

Prescribing Profile

198

Unique Drugs

$651K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$162K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

77

Avg Age

56%

Female

1.24

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