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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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Kenneth FineMD

Internal Medicine · Fairfield, CT 6825

NPI: 1063508349

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Risk Flags

High long-acting opioid rate vs peersHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberextreme_fills_per_patient

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10,179

Total Claims

$729K

Drug Cost

161

Beneficiaries

$4,529

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 36/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Long-acting opioid rate+8
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+5

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-33%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.5% vs 2.2% avg

+221%

Cost per patient vs peers

$4,529 vs $1,411 avg

+43%

Brand preference vs peers

15.2% 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.

Opioid Prescribing

1.5%

Opioid Rate

153

Opioid Claims

$14K

Opioid Cost

27.5%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

85% generic

Brand: 1,538 claims · $524K

Generic: 8,555 claims · $199K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban501$109K
Teriparatide15$67K
Rivaroxaban124$31K
Mirabegron110$28K
Glatiramer Acetate12$23K
Brivaracetam19$20K
Brexpiprazole33$17K
Oxycodone Hcl39$12K
Insulin Lispro56$12K
Linagliptin33$8,722
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog74$8,097
Mesalamine25$7,818
Sitagliptin Phosphate25$7,023
Pen Needle,dual Safety,diabetc65$6,261
Lidocaine46$5,292

Prescribing Profile

145

Unique Drugs

$154K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

36.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

87

Avg Age

74%

Female

2.07

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