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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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David HermanM.D.

Internal Medicine · Cohoes, NY 12047

NPI: 1073505723

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Elevated cost per beneficiaryHigh long-acting opioid rate vs peersHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberExtreme fills per patient

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10,904

Total Claims

$1.5M

Drug Cost

197

Beneficiaries

$7,716

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 39/100

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
Cost per patient outlier+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-21%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.8% vs 2.2% avg

+447%

Cost per patient vs peers

$7,716 vs $1,411 avg

+63%

Brand preference vs peers

17.3% 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

1.8%

Opioid Rate

194

Opioid Claims

$7,672

Opioid Cost

38.7%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

83% generic

Brand: 1,870 claims · $1000K

Generic: 8,916 claims · $510K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban307$164K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol140$75K
Dulaglutide72$66K
Mirabegron130$55K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter66$43K
Rivaroxaban84$43K
Lipase/Protease/Amylase28$43K
Semaglutide35$35K
Dalfampridine15$35K
Pantoprazole Sodium370$25K
Sacubitril/Valsartan40$21K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol53$20K
Denosumab12$19K
Atorvastatin Calcium374$19K
Rosuvastatin Calcium243$18K

Prescribing Profile

169

Unique Drugs

$338K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$114K

GLP-1 Drugs

39.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

79

Avg Age

81%

Female

2.86

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