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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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Andrea CaraccioliM.D.

Hospitalist · Albert Lea, MN 56007

NPI: 1083057970

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

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

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10,977

Total Claims

$900K

Drug Cost

627

Beneficiaries

$1,435

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. 16,767 Hospitalist providers

-69%

Opioid rate vs peers

0.9% vs 3.0% avg

+236%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,435 vs $427 avg

+85%

Brand preference vs peers

9.7% vs 5.2% 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

0.9%

Opioid Rate

102

Opioid Claims

$440

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

90% generic

Brand: 1,049 claims · $687K

Generic: 9,745 claims · $204K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban109$110K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol47$41K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog53$27K
Semaglutide19$26K
Empagliflozin17$25K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol125$21K
Insulin Detemir30$20K
Dulaglutide20$20K
Linagliptin22$17K
Insulin Nph Hum/Reg Insulin Hm44$15K
Insulin Detemir18$14K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol58$13K
Albuterol Sulfate353$12K
Galcanezumab-Gnlm13$9,919
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter12$8,604

Prescribing Profile

149

Unique Drugs

$176K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$45K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

69

Avg Age

62%

Female

2.55

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