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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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Nicolas ChronosMD

Cardiology · Eatonton, GA 31024

NPI: 1427057165

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

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

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19,310

Total Claims

$2.7M

Drug Cost

1,572

Beneficiaries

$1,722

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. 18,720 Cardiology providers

+13%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,722 vs $1,524 avg

+17%

Brand preference vs peers

16.0% 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

1.3%

Opioid Rate

243

Opioid Claims

$1,395

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

84% generic

Brand: 3,070 claims · $2.3M

Generic: 16,159 claims · $371K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban599$757K
Rivaroxaban180$243K
Sacubitril/Valsartan162$178K
Semaglutide128$145K
Evolocumab182$136K
Empagliflozin59$81K
Dronedarone Hcl29$47K
Tirzepatide40$46K
Sitagliptin Phosphate41$42K
Alirocumab45$40K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol39$37K
Ticagrelor33$36K
Dulaglutide21$30K
Semaglutide18$29K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog14$24K

Prescribing Profile

188

Unique Drugs

$1.3M

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$250K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

52%

Female

1.07

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