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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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Jerome WassersteinD.O.

Family Practice · Houston, TX 77027

NPI: 1174584452

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

High cost outlier (population + peer)High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberExtreme fills per patient

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23,807

Total Claims

$2.0M

Drug Cost

338

Beneficiaries

$5,923

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 33/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Cost per patient outlier+6
High fills per patient+5

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+18%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.1% vs 2.6% avg

+455%

Cost per patient vs peers

$5,923 vs $1,068 avg

+130%

Brand preference vs peers

20.7% 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

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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

3.1%

Opioid Rate

727

Opioid Claims

$15K

Opioid Cost

2.3%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

79% generic

Brand: 4,901 claims · $1.4M

Generic: 18,784 claims · $572K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban910$248K
Vibegron1,013$237K
Linagliptin444$116K
Rivaroxaban226$66K
Dextromethorphan Hbr/Quinidine91$62K
Dulaglutide66$62K
Glatiramer Acetate11$54K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog144$49K
Semaglutide46$46K
Paliperidone Palmitate14$45K
Rifaximin24$37K
Epoetin Alfa18$32K
Risperidone Microspheres25$28K
Brexpiprazole16$22K
Apremilast12$22K

Prescribing Profile

226

Unique Drugs

$385K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$107K

GLP-1 Drugs

33.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

77

Avg Age

66%

Female

2.71

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