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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6,144
Total Claims
$178K
Drug Cost
768
Beneficiaries
$232
Cost/Patient
Risk Score Breakdown 21/100
Score components are additive. Read full methodology
Peer Comparison vs. 3,186 Anesthesiology providers
+69%
Opioid rate vs peers
58.8% vs 34.8% avg
-45%
Cost per patient vs peers
$232 vs $422 avg
-48%
Brand preference vs peers
2.4% vs 4.7% 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
58.8%
Opioid Rate
3,613
Opioid Claims
$116K
Opioid Cost
18.8%
Long-Acting Rate
This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 58.8% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.
Brand vs Generic
Brand: 150 claims · $50K
Generic: 5,994 claims · $128K
Top Prescribed Drugs
| Drug (Generic) | Claims | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 1,822 | $38K |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 33 | $27K |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 477 | $14K |
| Gabapentin | 668 | $11K |
| Fentanyl | 128 | $8,482 |
| Pregabalin | 321 | $8,107 |
| Buprenorphine Hcl | 16 | $6,060 |
| Morphine Sulfate | 276 | $5,759 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 277 | $5,141 |
| Naloxegol Oxalate | 11 | $4,342 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 149 | $3,567 |
| Morphine Sulfate | 90 | $2,611 |
| Methadone Hcl | 192 | $2,500 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 82 | $2,319 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 227 | $2,210 |
Prescribing Profile
35
Unique Drugs
21.0
Anomaly Score
Patient Profile
69
Avg Age
68%
Female
1.59
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