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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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Karen StarrMD

Geriatric Medicine · Charlottesville, VA 22911

NPI: 1073551610

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

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

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8,823

Total Claims

$783K

Drug Cost

541

Beneficiaries

$1,448

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 21/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8

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Peer Comparison vs. 1,825 Geriatric Medicine providers

+40%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.6% vs 2.6% avg

+17%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,448 vs $1,237 avg

+17%

Brand preference vs peers

10.7% vs 9.2% 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

3.6%

Opioid Rate

316

Opioid Claims

$12K

Opioid Cost

12.0%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 939 claims · $603K

Generic: 7,838 claims · $179K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban170$203K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol33$42K
Rivaroxaban34$42K
Empagliflozin34$30K
Lipase/Protease/Amylase13$26K
Dulaglutide12$22K
Mirabegron26$22K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol16$14K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate15$12K
Tiotropium Bromide12$11K
Insulin Detemir13$6,624
Buprenorphine26$6,298
Atorvastatin Calcium363$5,665
Ursodiol24$5,638
Levothyroxine Sodium397$5,533

Prescribing Profile

140

Unique Drugs

$316K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$22K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

80

Avg Age

73%

Female

1.33

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