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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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Amar KhuranaMD

Internal Medicine · Weirton, WV 26062

NPI: 1114914280

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

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

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16,839

Total Claims

$896K

Drug Cost

737

Beneficiaries

$1,215

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. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+2%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.3% vs 2.2% avg

-14%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,215 vs $1,411 avg

-7%

Brand preference vs peers

9.8% 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

385

Opioid Claims

$2,784

Opioid Cost

3.4%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

90% generic

Brand: 1,649 claims · $633K

Generic: 15,093 claims · $257K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban209$138K
Rivaroxaban174$89K
Semaglutide41$54K
Sitagliptin Phosphate39$35K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog37$26K
Sacubitril/Valsartan31$20K
Linaclotide25$18K
Insulin Detemir25$18K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate33$15K
Insulin Detemir19$15K
Levothyroxine Sodium842$13K
Insulin Degludec23$12K
Entecavir12$10K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter16$9,999
Mirabegron30$9,145

Prescribing Profile

177

Unique Drugs

$298K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$54K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

60%

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