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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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Melhim Bou AlwanM.D.

Hospitalist · Lagrange, GA 30240

NPI: 1164736542

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberExtreme fills per patient

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31,526

Total Claims

$703K

Drug Cost

444

Beneficiaries

$1,584

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 26/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+5

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Peer Comparison vs. 16,767 Hospitalist providers

-36%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.9% vs 3.0% avg

+271%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,584 vs $427 avg

+82%

Brand preference vs peers

9.5% vs 5.2% 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

1.9%

Opioid Rate

608

Opioid Claims

$10K

Opioid Cost

5.3%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

91% generic

Brand: 2,984 claims · $412K

Generic: 28,363 claims · $281K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban820$145K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog141$24K
Abiraterone Acetate11$22K
Insulin Aspart137$20K
Dextromethorphan Hbr/Quinidine26$20K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol96$18K
Empagliflozin68$16K
Memantine Hcl642$13K
Atorvastatin Calcium1,926$11K
Sitagliptin Phosphate76$10K
Cyclosporine25$9,820
Insulin Lispro52$9,554
Gabapentin1,449$9,454
Divalproex Sodium566$9,070
Sucralfate59$8,421

Prescribing Profile

168

Unique Drugs

$226K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

26.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

77

Avg Age

66%

Female

2.41

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