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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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Philma OpinaldoMD

Internal Medicine · Poplar Bluff, MO 63901

NPI: 1023128840

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30

🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Elevated cost per beneficiaryHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberExtreme fills per patient

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25,638

Total Claims

$3.0M

Drug Cost

417

Beneficiaries

$7,099

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 30/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+5
Cost per patient outlier+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+106%

Opioid rate vs peers

4.6% vs 2.2% avg

+403%

Cost per patient vs peers

$7,099 vs $1,411 avg

+61%

Brand preference vs peers

17.1% 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

4.6%

Opioid Rate

1,180

Opioid Claims

$32K

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

83% generic

Brand: 4,323 claims · $2.5M

Generic: 20,981 claims · $434K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Empagliflozin286$239K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter288$227K
Dulaglutide151$171K
Semaglutide137$144K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol161$115K
Linaclotide185$112K
Apixaban135$99K
Insulin Degludec94$95K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate179$92K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog89$76K
Insulin Lispro105$76K
Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterol84$74K
Sitagliptin Phosphate74$64K
Brexpiprazole40$61K
Mirabegron100$60K

Prescribing Profile

197

Unique Drugs

$613K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$365K

GLP-1 Drugs

30.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

69

Avg Age

67%

Female

1.50

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