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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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Ajay VaranasiMD

Endocrinology · St. Petersburg, FL 33710

NPI: 1104982420

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Risk Flags

Elevated cost per beneficiary

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10,655

Total Claims

$5.9M

Drug Cost

1,150

Beneficiaries

$5,112

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 3/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Cost per patient outlier+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 6,382 Endocrinology providers

+30%

Cost per patient vs peers

$5,112 vs $3,933 avg

+3%

Brand preference vs peers

52.7% vs 51.2% avg

Brand vs Generic

47% generic

Brand: 5,213 claims · $5.6M

Generic: 4,682 claims · $140K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Dulaglutide592$1.0M
Semaglutide531$889K
Empagliflozin307$406K
Tirzepatide189$312K
Insulin Degludec234$274K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol173$222K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog207$210K
Insulin Aspart117$190K
Sitagliptin Phosphate130$155K
Insulin Aspart Prot/Insuln Asp66$142K
Insulin Aspart126$136K
Insulin Lispro70$132K
Insulin Detemir136$130K
Insulin Lispro98$117K
Semaglutide45$108K

Prescribing Profile

74

Unique Drugs

$1.1M

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$2.4M

GLP-1 Drugs

3.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

71

Avg Age

63%

Female

1.89

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