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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23,397
Total Claims
$1.8M
Drug Cost
1,540
Beneficiaries
$1,159
Cost/Patient
Risk Score Breakdown 21/100
Score components are additive. Read full methodology
Peer Comparison vs. 3,186 Anesthesiology providers
+70%
Opioid rate vs peers
59.1% vs 34.8% avg
+175%
Cost per patient vs peers
$1,159 vs $422 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
59.1%
Opioid Rate
13,836
Opioid Claims
$785K
Opioid Cost
9.0%
Long-Acting Rate
This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 59.1% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.
Brand vs Generic
Brand: 0 claims · $0
Generic: 21,966 claims · $656K
Top Prescribed Drugs
| Drug (Generic) | Claims | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Methylnaltrexone Bromide | 113 | $276K |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 6,257 | $232K |
| Buprenorphine Hcl | 231 | $169K |
| Tirzepatide | 142 | $159K |
| Oxycodone Myristate | 251 | $131K |
| Etanercept | 12 | $92K |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 2,193 | $88K |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 2,993 | $71K |
| Semaglutide | 35 | $42K |
| Suvorexant | 88 | $40K |
| Pregabalin | 1,164 | $30K |
| Mirabegron | 35 | $27K |
| Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl | 101 | $23K |
| Gabapentin | 1,083 | $20K |
| Buprenorphine | 48 | $20K |
Prescribing Profile
Patient Profile
63
Avg Age
59%
Female
1.86
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