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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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Deborah BlumePA

Physician Assistant · Springfield, MA 01199

NPI: 1003015686

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🟢 Low

Risk Flags

Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriber

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2,298

Total Claims

$110K

Drug Cost

288

Beneficiaries

$383

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 8/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8

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Peer Comparison vs. 109,535 Physician Assistant providers

-87%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.2% vs 9.2% avg

-47%

Cost per patient vs peers

$383 vs $719 avg

+37%

Brand preference vs peers

9.1% vs 6.7% 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

1.2%

Opioid Rate

28

Opioid Claims

$274

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

91% generic

Brand: 206 claims · $69K

Generic: 2,061 claims · $41K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Fluticasone/Vilanterol24$9,458
Apixaban13$9,165
Atorvastatin Calcium146$4,594
Levothyroxine Sodium128$2,840
Losartan Potassium113$2,163
Omeprazole121$2,163
Rosuvastatin Calcium27$1,778
Lisinopril148$1,738
Metoprolol Succinate50$1,277
Amlodipine Besylate118$1,094
Citalopram Hydrobromide84$956
Albuterol Sulfate38$933
Pravastatin Sodium25$752
Simvastatin58$748
Valacyclovir Hcl15$600

Prescribing Profile

47

Unique Drugs

$9,165

IRA Negotiated Drugs

8.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

76%

Female

0.79

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.Methodology · About