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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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Aremmia TaniousM.D.

Neurology · Laurel, MS 39440

NPI: 1184638033

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32

🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Very high opioid rate vs specialty peersHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)

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5,060

Total Claims

$245K

Drug Cost

732

Beneficiaries

$335

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 32/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+18
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10

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Peer Comparison vs. 13,194 Neurology providers

+1593%

Opioid rate vs peers

22.1% vs 1.3% avg

-92%

Cost per patient vs peers

$335 vs $4,034 avg

⚠️ This provider has metrics more than 3 standard deviations above their specialty average in one or more categories.

🔎 Data Overview

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Opioid prescribing rate is 1,593% above the average for Neurology providers. While some providers legitimately treat pain-heavy populations, deviations of this magnitude are rare and warrant examination.

Insights generated from CMS data analysis. Statistical patterns are not accusations — always consider clinical context.

Opioid Prescribing

22.1%

Opioid Rate

1,120

Opioid Claims

$30K

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 22.1% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

100% generic

Brand: 0 claims · $0

Generic: 4,976 claims · $116K

Patient Profile

67

Avg Age

61%

Female

1.52

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