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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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Matthew AwerbuckM.D.

Hospitalist · Monterey, CA 93940

NPI: 1104189828

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)High fills per patient

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10,049

Total Claims

$490K

Drug Cost

467

Beneficiaries

$1,048

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 15/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 16,767 Hospitalist providers

-36%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.9% vs 3.0% avg

+145%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,048 vs $427 avg

+115%

Brand preference vs peers

11.3% vs 5.2% avg

Opioid Prescribing

1.9%

Opioid Rate

192

Opioid Claims

$3,620

Opioid Cost

8.9%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 1,129 claims · $316K

Generic: 8,900 claims · $173K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban324$99K
Empagliflozin81$28K
Rivaroxaban58$15K
Dulaglutide13$12K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol20$9,028
Budesonide25$8,654
Atorvastatin Calcium776$7,900
Sacubitril/Valsartan18$7,774
Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr15$7,410
Ipratropium/Albuterol Sulfate14$7,108
Gabapentin503$6,390
Insulin Aspart17$5,286
Baclofen182$5,264
Midodrine Hcl74$4,852
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate12$4,845

Prescribing Profile

130

Unique Drugs

$161K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$12K

GLP-1 Drugs

15.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

51%

Female

2.89

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