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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18,129
Total Claims
$455K
Drug Cost
1,689
Beneficiaries
$269
Cost/Patient
Risk Score Breakdown 21/100
Score components are additive. Read full methodology
Peer Comparison vs. 3,186 Anesthesiology providers
+84%
Opioid rate vs peers
64.0% vs 34.8% avg
-36%
Cost per patient vs peers
$269 vs $422 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
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
64.0%
Opioid Rate
11,606
Opioid Claims
$307K
Opioid Cost
1.5%
Long-Acting Rate
This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 64.0% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.
Brand vs Generic
Brand: 0 claims · $0
Generic: 17,966 claims · $364K
Top Prescribed Drugs
| Drug (Generic) | Claims | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 7,823 | $171K |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 2,380 | $61K |
| Gabapentin | 3,221 | $53K |
| Pregabalin | 876 | $28K |
| Tapentadol Hcl | 26 | $25K |
| Oxycodone Myristate | 29 | $13K |
| Pregabalin | 16 | $11K |
| Buprenorphine Hcl | 12 | $8,204 |
| Naloxegol Oxalate | 16 | $7,628 |
| Buprenorphine | 13 | $6,241 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 726 | $5,188 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 469 | $4,726 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 128 | $3,806 |
| Acetaminophen With Codeine | 172 | $3,685 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 273 | $3,649 |
Prescribing Profile
38
Unique Drugs
21.0
Anomaly Score
Patient Profile
68
Avg Age
65%
Female
1.52
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