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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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Steven BenssonM.D.

Internal Medicine · Attleboro, MA 2703

NPI: 1093734816

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

High long-acting opioid rate vs peersHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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16,381

Total Claims

$1.3M

Drug Cost

779

Beneficiaries

$1,647

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 33/100

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+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+4%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.3% vs 2.2% avg

+17%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,647 vs $1,411 avg

+22%

Brand preference vs peers

12.9% 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

2.3%

Opioid Rate

383

Opioid Claims

$75K

Opioid Cost

24.0%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 2,108 claims · $1.0M

Generic: 14,187 claims · $262K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban495$280K
Dulaglutide210$217K
Oxycodone Hcl56$71K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter94$47K
Sitagliptin Phosphate58$36K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol66$35K
Rivaroxaban53$32K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol44$26K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog34$23K
Insulin Detemir52$21K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol44$17K
Ipratropium/Albuterol Sulfate23$16K
Atorvastatin Calcium931$15K
Insulin Detemir23$14K
Insulin Aspart22$11K

Prescribing Profile

166

Unique Drugs

$395K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$217K

GLP-1 Drugs

33.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

78

Avg Age

57%

Female

1.27

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