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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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Eric MetzlerM.D.

Family Practice · Socorro, NM 87801

NPI: 1144289851

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

Elevated long-acting opioid rateHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriber

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10,565

Total Claims

$706K

Drug Cost

584

Beneficiaries

$1,209

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 25/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+31%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.4% vs 2.6% avg

+13%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,209 vs $1,068 avg

+123%

Brand preference vs peers

20.0% 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

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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

3.4%

Opioid Rate

356

Opioid Claims

$7,599

Opioid Cost

23.6%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

80% generic

Brand: 2,109 claims · $417K

Generic: 8,422 claims · $288K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban375$106K
Rivaroxaban173$48K
Dulaglutide51$44K
Sitagliptin Phosphate51$15K
Lurasidone Hcl19$13K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate26$11K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog105$11K
Gabapentin513$10K
Divalproex Sodium159$10K
Dalfampridine15$9,408
Aripiprazole46$9,146
Empagliflozin31$8,951
Duloxetine Hcl149$8,820
Lumateperone Tosylate11$8,680
Insulin Detemir16$8,532

Prescribing Profile

143

Unique Drugs

$186K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$44K

GLP-1 Drugs

25.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

59%

Female

2.73

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