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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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Vijay SaaraswatM.D.

Internal Medicine · Brooklyn, NY 11237

NPI: 1003800095

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

High long-acting opioid rate vs peersHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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18,684

Total Claims

$1.5M

Drug Cost

776

Beneficiaries

$1,943

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 33/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-28%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.6% vs 2.2% avg

+38%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,943 vs $1,411 avg

+51%

Brand preference vs peers

16.1% vs 10.6% 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

1.6%

Opioid Rate

303

Opioid Claims

$5,381

Opioid Cost

26.7%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

84% generic

Brand: 2,971 claims · $1.2M

Generic: 15,527 claims · $300K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban419$196K
Sitagliptin Phosphate126$95K
Empagliflozin109$84K
Rivaroxaban190$71K
Semaglutide48$65K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol67$61K
Insulin Detemir52$47K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog97$39K
Linagliptin41$31K
Insulin Lispro48$29K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter33$26K
Sacubitril/Valsartan49$24K
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl41$24K
Insulin Aspart96$24K
Dulaglutide25$22K

Prescribing Profile

194

Unique Drugs

$554K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$108K

GLP-1 Drugs

33.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

60%

Female

2.22

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