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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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Francis BayacaM.D.

Family Practice · Watsonville, CA 95076

NPI: 1427067768

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

Elevated long-acting opioid rateHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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19,335

Total Claims

$1.5M

Drug Cost

663

Beneficiaries

$2,283

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 29/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Long-acting opioid rate+4
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+153%

Opioid rate vs peers

6.5% vs 2.6% avg

+114%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,283 vs $1,068 avg

+72%

Brand preference vs peers

15.5% vs 9.0% 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

6.5%

Opioid Rate

1,260

Opioid Claims

$44K

Opioid Cost

17.5%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

85% generic

Brand: 2,969 claims · $1.0M

Generic: 16,200 claims · $474K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Dulaglutide218$204K
Apixaban308$100K
Denosumab38$66K
Semaglutide32$65K
Linagliptin72$37K
Sitagliptin Phosphate54$31K
Rivaroxaban63$28K
Empagliflozin31$27K
Suvorexant126$27K
Evolocumab25$25K
Linaclotide32$23K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog148$23K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog36$23K
Semaglutide21$21K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog52$20K

Prescribing Profile

214

Unique Drugs

$209K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$290K

GLP-1 Drugs

29.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

57%

Female

1.71

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