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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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Joshua MintzMD

Family Practice · Leeds, MA 01053

NPI: 1083682082

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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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86,598

Total Claims

$4.4M

Drug Cost

1,497

Beneficiaries

$2,928

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. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-88%

Opioid rate vs peers

0.3% vs 2.6% avg

+174%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,928 vs $1,068 avg

+58%

Brand preference vs peers

14.2% vs 9.0% 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

0.3%

Opioid Rate

258

Opioid Claims

$12K

Opioid Cost

27.5%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 12,242 claims · $3.0M

Generic: 74,103 claims · $1.3M

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban3,069$661K
Rivaroxaban760$182K
Dulaglutide227$170K
Valbenazine Tosylate35$164K
Rifaximin143$156K
Risperidone Microspheres87$107K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog253$99K
Sitagliptin Phosphate386$78K
Pimavanserin Tartrate40$71K
Insulin Detemir163$68K
Ipratropium/Albuterol Sulfate132$67K
Divalproex Sodium1,509$66K
Empagliflozin246$64K
Glatiramer Acetate13$61K
Insulin Aspart188$61K

Prescribing Profile

306

Unique Drugs

$1.1M

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$192K

GLP-1 Drugs

36.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

79

Avg Age

62%

Female

2.32

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