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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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Pamela BrownM.D.

Family Practice · Columbia, SC 29212

NPI: 1003826504

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

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

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10,380

Total Claims

$865K

Drug Cost

559

Beneficiaries

$1,547

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

-2%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.5% vs 2.6% avg

+45%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,547 vs $1,068 avg

+19%

Brand preference vs peers

10.8% vs 9.0% 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

2.5%

Opioid Rate

261

Opioid Claims

$4,610

Opioid Cost

8.4%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 1,110 claims · $658K

Generic: 9,214 claims · $203K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide51$70K
Apixaban63$62K
Tirzepatide43$59K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol53$46K
Dulaglutide23$29K
Insulin Degludec21$27K
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl27$21K
Empagliflozin16$20K
Mirabegron31$18K
Insulin Aspart17$18K
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl25$16K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog26$15K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter19$15K
Sitagliptin Phosphate15$13K
Vortioxetine Hydrobromide17$13K

Prescribing Profile

158

Unique Drugs

$160K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$157K

GLP-1 Drugs

15.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

79%

Female

0.85

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