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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5,305
Total Claims
$138K
Drug Cost
499
Beneficiaries
$276
Cost/Patient
Risk Score Breakdown 26/100
Score components are additive. Read full methodology
Peer Comparison vs. 3,186 Anesthesiology providers
+101%
Opioid rate vs peers
69.8% vs 34.8% avg
-35%
Cost per patient vs peers
$276 vs $422 avg
-69%
Brand preference vs peers
1.5% vs 4.7% 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
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
69.8%
Opioid Rate
3,704
Opioid Claims
$105K
Opioid Cost
11.0%
Long-Acting Rate
This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 69.8% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.
Brand vs Generic
Brand: 77 claims · $28K
Generic: 5,228 claims · $109K
Top Prescribed Drugs
| Drug (Generic) | Claims | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 1,533 | $32K |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 1,033 | $32K |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 25 | $10K |
| Gabapentin | 496 | $8,018 |
| Pregabalin | 224 | $5,381 |
| Morphine Sulfate | 240 | $5,333 |
| Buprenorphine Hcl | 14 | $5,051 |
| Oxycodone Myristate | 12 | $4,792 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 303 | $4,646 |
| Lidocaine | 26 | $2,339 |
| Naloxone Hcl | 27 | $2,337 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 385 | $2,333 |
| Fentanyl | 40 | $2,320 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 229 | $1,830 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 16 | $1,003 |
Prescribing Profile
27
Unique Drugs
26.0
Anomaly Score
Patient Profile
71
Avg Age
66%
Female
1.23
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