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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15,588
Total Claims
$8.8M
Drug Cost
1,203
Beneficiaries
$7,348
Cost/Patient
Risk Score Breakdown 24/100
Score components are additive. Read full methodology
Peer Comparison vs. 13,194 Neurology providers
-18%
Opioid rate vs peers
1.1% vs 1.3% avg
+82%
Cost per patient vs peers
$7,348 vs $4,034 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
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
1.1%
Opioid Rate
167
Opioid Claims
$14K
Opioid Cost
—
Long-Acting Rate
Brand vs Generic
Brand: 0 claims · $0
Generic: 9,613 claims · $646K
Top Prescribed Drugs
| Drug (Generic) | Claims | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Droxidopa | 82 | $1.4M |
| Rimegepant Sulfate | 401 | $537K |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 122 | $399K |
| Carbidopa/Levodopa | 274 | $341K |
| Gabapentin Enacarbil | 518 | $318K |
| Valbenazine Tosylate | 39 | $318K |
| Dihydroergotamine Mesylate | 162 | $284K |
| Dextromethorphan Hbr/Quinidine | 153 | $257K |
| Gabapentin | 462 | $250K |
| Ubrogepant | 202 | $244K |
| Dimethyl Fumarate | 17 | $226K |
| Memantine Hcl/Donepezil Hcl | 323 | $217K |
| Rotigotine | 244 | $215K |
| Lamotrigine | 119 | $173K |
| Pimavanserin Tartrate | 30 | $161K |
Prescribing Profile
Patient Profile
76
Avg Age
68%
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