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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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Brian RubensteinMD

Geriatric Medicine · Park Ridge, IL 60068

NPI: 1093745622

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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14,095

Total Claims

$962K

Drug Cost

642

Beneficiaries

$1,499

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 24/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 1,825 Geriatric Medicine providers

-53%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.2% vs 2.6% avg

+21%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,499 vs $1,237 avg

+40%

Brand preference vs peers

12.8% 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

1.2%

Opioid Rate

170

Opioid Claims

$3,624

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 1,801 claims · $622K

Generic: 12,232 claims · $338K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban542$204K
Pimavanserin Tartrate19$40K
Lipase/Protease/Amylase29$35K
Rivaroxaban79$32K
Sitagliptin Phosphate34$31K
Sevelamer Carbonate41$23K
Dolutegravir Sodium11$19K
Enoxaparin Sodium192$16K
Atorvastatin Calcium1,057$15K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog48$14K
Linaclotide25$14K
Potassium Chloride353$13K
Mirabegron27$12K
Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr31$12K
Empagliflozin23$11K

Prescribing Profile

163

Unique Drugs

$290K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

81

Avg Age

56%

Female

2.26

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