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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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Vasiliki PapathanasiouM.D.

Family Practice · Myrtle Beach, SC 29579

NPI: 1003046889

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

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

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9,943

Total Claims

$798K

Drug Cost

718

Beneficiaries

$1,112

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 15/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+5

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-11%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.3% vs 2.6% avg

+4%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,112 vs $1,068 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

228

Opioid Claims

$2,332

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

91% generic

Brand: 889 claims · $618K

Generic: 8,999 claims · $176K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide77$143K
Sitagliptin Phosphate59$64K
Dulaglutide24$47K
Apixaban50$45K
Liraglutide19$32K
Semaglutide14$21K
Rivaroxaban16$21K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol13$19K
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl12$16K
Linaclotide14$14K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate22$13K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol11$11K
Tiotropium Bromide14$7,896
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl13$7,046
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog14$6,924

Prescribing Profile

142

Unique Drugs

$149K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$243K

GLP-1 Drugs

15.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

71

Avg Age

71%

Female

0.89

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