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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11,155
Total Claims
$491K
Drug Cost
1,501
Beneficiaries
$327
Cost/Patient
Risk Score Breakdown 15/100
Score components are additive. Read full methodology
Peer Comparison vs. 16,767 Hospitalist providers
+115%
Opioid rate vs peers
6.4% vs 3.0% avg
-23%
Cost per patient vs peers
$327 vs $427 avg
+69%
Brand preference vs peers
8.9% vs 5.2% 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
6.4%
Opioid Rate
717
Opioid Claims
$12K
Opioid Cost
4.0%
Long-Acting Rate
Brand vs Generic
Brand: 979 claims · $298K
Generic: 10,045 claims · $190K
Top Prescribed Drugs
| Drug (Generic) | Claims | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Apixaban | 57 | $64K |
| Dabigatran Etexilate Mesylate | 165 | $45K |
| Semaglutide | 24 | $18K |
| Tiotropium Bromide | 39 | $15K |
| Empagliflozin | 35 | $14K |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 997 | $14K |
| Linaclotide | 13 | $13K |
| Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol | 67 | $12K |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 466 | $10K |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter | 12 | $8,405 |
| Insulin Nph Human Isophane | 37 | $6,366 |
| Insulin Nph Human Isophane | 31 | $5,707 |
| Terazosin Hcl | 95 | $5,542 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 451 | $5,452 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 309 | $5,084 |
Prescribing Profile
Patient Profile
75
Avg Age
47%
Female
1.11
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