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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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Erek Lam

Neurology · Pittsburgh, PA 15237

NPI: 1003019811

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

Elevated long-acting opioid rateElevated antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriber

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3,545

Total Claims

$1.2M

Drug Cost

595

Beneficiaries

$1,943

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 18/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+5
Long-acting opioid rate+4

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Peer Comparison vs. 13,194 Neurology providers

+77%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.3% vs 1.3% avg

-52%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,943 vs $4,034 avg

+2%

Brand preference vs peers

9.6% vs 9.4% 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

2.3%

Opioid Rate

82

Opioid Claims

$1,374

Opioid Cost

26.8%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

90% generic

Brand: 340 claims · $952K

Generic: 3,187 claims · $203K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Interferon Beta-1a/Albumin11$118K
Interferon Beta-1b12$107K
Teriflunomide11$102K
Erenumab-Aooe81$68K
Immun Glob G(Igg)/Gly/Iga Ov5012$64K
Rotigotine51$49K
Teriflunomide11$27K
Carbidopa/Levodopa292$19K
Dimethyl Fumarate13$19K
Rivastigmine50$14K
Solriamfetol Hcl14$11K
Gabapentin346$11K
Dalfampridine19$9,839
Carbamazepine37$8,858
Levetiracetam217$8,069

Prescribing Profile

59

Unique Drugs

18.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

55%

Female

1.55

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