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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11,970
Total Claims
$877K
Drug Cost
361
Beneficiaries
$2,428
Cost/Patient
Risk Score Breakdown 26/100
Score components are additive. Read full methodology
Peer Comparison vs. 1,825 Geriatric Medicine providers
-61%
Opioid rate vs peers
1.0% vs 2.6% avg
+96%
Cost per patient vs peers
$2,428 vs $1,237 avg
+89%
Brand preference vs peers
17.4% 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
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
1.0%
Opioid Rate
120
Opioid Claims
$2,124
Opioid Cost
—
Long-Acting Rate
Brand vs Generic
Brand: 2,058 claims · $568K
Generic: 9,789 claims · $298K
Top Prescribed Drugs
| Drug (Generic) | Claims | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Apixaban | 350 | $108K |
| Rivaroxaban | 129 | $35K |
| Linagliptin | 111 | $31K |
| Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog | 125 | $20K |
| Risperidone Microspheres | 21 | $20K |
| Empagliflozin | 65 | $20K |
| Insulin Lispro | 65 | $19K |
| Mirabegron | 65 | $18K |
| Insulin Aspart | 136 | $17K |
| Sitagliptin Phosphate | 44 | $16K |
| Dulaglutide | 15 | $15K |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 740 | $14K |
| Divalproex Sodium | 157 | $13K |
| Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog | 43 | $11K |
| Lipase/Protease/Amylase | 26 | $11K |
Prescribing Profile
Patient Profile
79
Avg Age
65%
Female
2.39
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