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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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Thomas Jaquith-HoustonM.D.

Family Practice · Auburn, MA 1501

NPI: 1013074681

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🟢 Low

Risk Flags

Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriber

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10,369

Total Claims

$680K

Drug Cost

830

Beneficiaries

$819

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 9/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+72%

Opioid rate vs peers

4.4% vs 2.6% avg

-23%

Cost per patient vs peers

$819 vs $1,068 avg

-4%

Brand preference vs peers

8.6% 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

4.4%

Opioid Rate

459

Opioid Claims

$21K

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

91% generic

Brand: 890 claims · $457K

Generic: 9,419 claims · $222K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban124$141K
Linagliptin41$37K
Empagliflozin34$35K
Sitagliptin Phosphate18$24K
Atorvastatin Calcium896$20K
Dulaglutide13$20K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate29$17K
Tiotropium Bromide12$14K
Fluticasone Propionate21$12K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog16$12K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol15$9,983
Omeprazole414$9,746
Gabapentin346$8,549
Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr15$7,472
Famotidine146$6,071

Prescribing Profile

125

Unique Drugs

$200K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$20K

GLP-1 Drugs

9.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

48%

Female

1.47

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