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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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Tauqueer AlamM.D.

Internal Medicine · Seneca, SC 29678

NPI: 1043263494

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

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

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9,022

Total Claims

$1.1M

Drug Cost

655

Beneficiaries

$1,721

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 15/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+5

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+64%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.7% vs 2.2% avg

+22%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,721 vs $1,411 avg

+42%

Brand preference vs peers

15.1% 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

3.7%

Opioid Rate

332

Opioid Claims

$6,542

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

85% generic

Brand: 1,359 claims · $950K

Generic: 7,622 claims · $173K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide233$260K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter107$108K
Apixaban67$69K
Tirzepatide40$49K
Insulin Degludec40$27K
Rivaroxaban22$26K
Insulin Degludec18$26K
Dulaglutide20$24K
Sacubitril/Valsartan18$24K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol39$19K
Liraglutide12$18K
Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr28$17K
Evolocumab19$16K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol69$15K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate29$14K

Prescribing Profile

138

Unique Drugs

$143K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$350K

GLP-1 Drugs

15.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

70

Avg Age

54%

Female

2.58

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