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.
Read our methodology →William LichtenfeldM.D.
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation · Johns Creek, GA 30097
NPI: 1164422572
21
🟡 Moderate
Risk Flags
Risk indicators are statistical patterns, not allegations. Learn more
6,787
Total Claims
$577K
Drug Cost
565
Beneficiaries
$1,022
Cost/Patient
Risk Score Breakdown 21/100
Score components are additive. Read full methodology
Peer Comparison vs. 7,404 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation providers
+171%
Opioid rate vs peers
54.7% vs 20.2% avg
+124%
Cost per patient vs peers
$1,022 vs $455 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
54.7%
Opioid Rate
3,710
Opioid Claims
$450K
Opioid Cost
25.3%
Long-Acting Rate
This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 54.7% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.
Brand vs Generic
Brand: 0 claims · $0
Generic: 6,353 claims · $255K
Top Prescribed Drugs
| Drug (Generic) | Claims | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Myristate | 71 | $74K |
| Buprenorphine Hcl | 66 | $60K |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 48 | $59K |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 13 | $44K |
| Fentanyl | 248 | $34K |
| Tapentadol Hcl | 23 | $29K |
| Buprenorphine | 81 | $29K |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 816 | $28K |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 903 | $24K |
| Hydromorphone Hcl | 12 | $16K |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 570 | $16K |
| Morphine Sulfate | 354 | $14K |
| Buprenorphine | 12 | $11K |
| Pregabalin | 257 | $7,997 |
| Naloxegol Oxalate | 16 | $6,758 |
Prescribing Profile
46
Unique Drugs
21.0
Anomaly Score
Patient Profile
71
Avg Age
64%
Female
1.61
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