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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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Cheng-An MaoM.D.

Family Practice · Clifton, NJ 7012

NPI: 1003854761

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

Elevated long-acting opioid rateHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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17,425

Total Claims

$1.7M

Drug Cost

583

Beneficiaries

$2,908

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 29/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Long-acting opioid rate+4
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-47%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.4% vs 2.6% avg

+172%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,908 vs $1,068 avg

+75%

Brand preference vs peers

15.7% 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

1.4%

Opioid Rate

240

Opioid Claims

$5,795

Opioid Cost

18.3%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

84% generic

Brand: 2,708 claims · $1.2M

Generic: 14,502 claims · $498K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban342$124K
Dulaglutide114$122K
Linaclotide150$97K
Semaglutide32$50K
Empagliflozin75$47K
Lacosamide99$39K
Vibegron136$35K
Icosapent Ethyl113$34K
Rivaroxaban100$34K
Deutetrabenazine15$32K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol48$30K
Risperidone Microspheres47$30K
Sitagliptin Phosphate26$25K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog64$25K
Collagenase Clostridium Hist.30$24K

Prescribing Profile

216

Unique Drugs

$316K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$181K

GLP-1 Drugs

29.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

77

Avg Age

63%

Female

1.76

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