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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10,773
Total Claims
$1.7M
Drug Cost
461
Beneficiaries
$3,721
Cost/Patient
Risk Score Breakdown 24/100
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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers
+220%
Opioid rate vs peers
8.2% vs 2.6% avg
+248%
Cost per patient vs peers
$3,721 vs $1,068 avg
+94%
Brand preference vs peers
17.5% 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
Opioid rate is 220% above Family Practice peers. This is a significant deviation that may reflect a specialized patient population or concerning prescribing patterns.
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
8.2%
Opioid Rate
888
Opioid Claims
$28K
Opioid Cost
9.7%
Long-Acting Rate
Brand vs Generic
Brand: 1,867 claims · $1.5M
Generic: 8,813 claims · $247K
Top Prescribed Drugs
| Drug (Generic) | Claims | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Apixaban | 116 | $165K |
| Tirzepatide | 111 | $130K |
| Dulaglutide | 85 | $123K |
| Semaglutide | 89 | $105K |
| Evolocumab | 111 | $78K |
| Insulin Degludec | 57 | $75K |
| Sacubitril/Valsartan | 44 | $69K |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter | 45 | $46K |
| Brexpiprazole | 19 | $42K |
| Empagliflozin | 31 | $34K |
| Cariprazine Hcl | 22 | $33K |
| Insulin Glargine/Lixisenatide | 32 | $28K |
| Linaclotide | 20 | $28K |
| Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog | 25 | $24K |
| Vortioxetine Hydrobromide | 32 | $23K |
Prescribing Profile
Patient Profile
71
Avg Age
53%
Female
1.40
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