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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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Rangaswamy ChintapatlaM.D

Medical Oncology · Kennewick, WA 99336

NPI: 1003131640

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🟢 Low

Risk Flags

Elevated cost per beneficiaryOpioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriber

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1,479

Total Claims

$3.2M

Drug Cost

270

Beneficiaries

$12K

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 11/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Cost per patient outlier+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 3,372 Medical Oncology providers

-11%

Opioid rate vs peers

5.2% vs 5.9% avg

-4%

Cost per patient vs peers

$12K vs $12K avg

+33%

Brand preference vs peers

17.9% vs 13.4% 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

5.2%

Opioid Rate

77

Opioid Claims

$18K

Opioid Cost

15.6%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

82% generic

Brand: 260 claims · $2.9M

Generic: 1,193 claims · $324K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Ivosidenib12$376K
Ruxolitinib Phosphate13$243K
Palbociclib13$217K
Osimertinib Mesylate12$189K
Abemaciclib11$184K
Enzalutamide12$182K
Ibrutinib14$166K
Abiraterone Acetate21$142K
Lenalidomide11$137K
Lipase/Protease/Amylase11$82K
Rivaroxaban27$35K
Apixaban34$31K
Imatinib Mesylate11$14K
Anastrozole133$3,317
Letrozole116$3,187

Prescribing Profile

41

Unique Drugs

$232K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

11.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

70%

Female

2.02

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