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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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Shubi ShahidaMD

Internal Medicine · Smithfield, NC 27577

NPI: 1407803562

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

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

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26,249

Total Claims

$2.5M

Drug Cost

916

Beneficiaries

$2,777

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

+27%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.8% vs 2.2% avg

+97%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,777 vs $1,411 avg

+21%

Brand preference vs peers

12.9% 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

2.8%

Opioid Rate

746

Opioid Claims

$37K

Opioid Cost

8.3%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 3,344 claims · $2.1M

Generic: 22,660 claims · $432K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide150$174K
Apixaban190$157K
Empagliflozin159$146K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter172$120K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog91$104K
Linaclotide116$80K
Sitagliptin Phosphate76$72K
Insulin Detemir74$68K
Dulaglutide56$67K
Tirzepatide40$66K
Linagliptin61$50K
Empagliflozin/Linagliptin64$50K
Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Ala12$49K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol51$46K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog30$44K

Prescribing Profile

250

Unique Drugs

$483K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$350K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

66%

Female

1.40

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