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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12,544
Total Claims
$1.3M
Drug Cost
516
Beneficiaries
$2,586
Cost/Patient
Risk Score Breakdown 33/100
Score components are additive. Read full methodology
Peer Comparison vs. 8,961 Nephrology providers
+102%
Cost per patient vs peers
$2,586 vs $1,283 avg
+42%
Brand preference vs peers
12.7% vs 9.0% 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
3.6%
Opioid Rate
453
Opioid Claims
$14K
Opioid Cost
9.7%
Long-Acting Rate
Brand vs Generic
Brand: 1,571 claims · $1.1M
Generic: 10,810 claims · $243K
Top Prescribed Drugs
| Drug (Generic) | Claims | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Apixaban | 152 | $183K |
| Liraglutide | 58 | $116K |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediol | 121 | $112K |
| Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog | 69 | $58K |
| Dulaglutide | 36 | $51K |
| Rivaroxaban | 38 | $42K |
| Sitagliptin Phosphate | 29 | $40K |
| Insulin Detemir | 42 | $38K |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter | 38 | $34K |
| Empagliflozin | 26 | $31K |
| Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog | 61 | $29K |
| Canagliflozin | 24 | $28K |
| Sacubitril/Valsartan | 18 | $26K |
| Parenteral Amino Acid 20% No.1 | 133 | $21K |
| Alirocumab | 20 | $18K |
Prescribing Profile
Patient Profile
75
Avg Age
51%
Female
1.93
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