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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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Howard PerroneM.D.

Internal Medicine · Bristol, RI 2809

NPI: 1134120157

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

Elevated long-acting opioid rateHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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16,326

Total Claims

$1.1M

Drug Cost

601

Beneficiaries

$1,874

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 29/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Long-acting opioid rate+4
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-25%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.7% vs 2.2% avg

+33%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,874 vs $1,411 avg

+115%

Brand preference vs peers

22.8% 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

1.7%

Opioid Rate

274

Opioid Claims

$76K

Opioid Cost

17.9%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

77% generic

Brand: 3,679 claims · $812K

Generic: 12,451 claims · $299K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban891$267K
Oxycodone Hcl28$72K
Rivaroxaban87$31K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog133$30K
Sitagliptin Phosphate67$23K
Semaglutide16$22K
Empagliflozin52$21K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter32$19K
Cariprazine Hcl23$19K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog53$17K
Mirabegron74$16K
Pen Needle,dual Safety,diabetc148$14K
Atorvastatin Calcium814$14K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog70$13K
Insulin Aspart40$12K

Prescribing Profile

176

Unique Drugs

$365K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$22K

GLP-1 Drugs

29.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

78

Avg Age

56%

Female

1.62

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