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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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Diana HyltonMD

Neurology · Merced, CA 95348

NPI: 1033389903

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

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

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9,231

Total Claims

$5.1M

Drug Cost

690

Beneficiaries

$7,428

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 24/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 13,194 Neurology providers

+403%

Opioid rate vs peers

6.6% vs 1.3% avg

+84%

Cost per patient vs peers

$7,428 vs $4,034 avg

+4%

Brand preference vs peers

9.8% vs 9.4% 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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Opioid rate is 403% above Neurology peers. This is a significant deviation that may reflect a specialized patient population or concerning prescribing patterns.

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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

6.6%

Opioid Rate

607

Opioid Claims

$19K

Opioid Cost

5.1%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

90% generic

Brand: 900 claims · $3.7M

Generic: 8,264 claims · $1.5M

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Tasimelteon34$712K
Tasimelteon19$489K
Interferon Beta-1a/Albumin16$264K
Teriflunomide22$259K
Valbenazine Tosylate30$239K
Pimavanserin Tartrate33$185K
Fingolimod Hcl18$152K
Eslicarbazepine Acetate63$109K
Everolimus11$86K
Atogepant70$79K
Dextromethorphan Hbr/Quinidine43$67K
Cenobamate29$66K
Rimegepant Sulfate42$59K
Amantadine Hcl15$50K
Rotigotine42$42K

Prescribing Profile

131

Unique Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

69

Avg Age

65%

Female

1.49

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