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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11,351
Total Claims
$7.4M
Drug Cost
1,346
Beneficiaries
$5,485
Cost/Patient
Risk Score Breakdown 13/100
Score components are additive. Read full methodology
Peer Comparison vs. 5,101 Rheumatology providers
+96%
Opioid rate vs peers
7.9% vs 4.1% avg
-9%
Cost per patient vs peers
$5,485 vs $6,039 avg
+113%
Brand preference vs peers
16.2% vs 7.6% 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
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
7.9%
Opioid Rate
902
Opioid Claims
$22K
Opioid Cost
3.5%
Long-Acting Rate
Brand vs Generic
Brand: 1,832 claims · $7.2M
Generic: 9,481 claims · $226K
Top Prescribed Drugs
| Drug (Generic) | Claims | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Adalimumab | 216 | $1.6M |
| Upadacitinib | 93 | $634K |
| Etanercept | 77 | $574K |
| Abatacept | 78 | $457K |
| Etanercept | 59 | $430K |
| Teriparatide | 80 | $359K |
| Secukinumab | 42 | $303K |
| Belimumab | 55 | $265K |
| Secukinumab | 23 | $219K |
| Adalimumab | 29 | $203K |
| Adalimumab | 19 | $191K |
| Abatacept | 28 | $161K |
| Etanercept | 22 | $153K |
| Macitentan | 11 | $152K |
| Immun Glob G(Igg)/Pro/Iga 0-50 | 23 | $138K |
Prescribing Profile
Patient Profile
71
Avg Age
77%
Female
1.53
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