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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5,653
Total Claims
$514K
Drug Cost
582
Beneficiaries
$883
Cost/Patient
Risk Score Breakdown 21/100
Score components are additive. Read full methodology
Peer Comparison vs. 3,186 Anesthesiology providers
+58%
Opioid rate vs peers
55.0% vs 34.8% avg
+109%
Cost per patient vs peers
$883 vs $422 avg
+60%
Brand preference vs peers
7.6% vs 4.7% 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
55.0%
Opioid Rate
3,108
Opioid Claims
$344K
Opioid Cost
17.3%
Long-Acting Rate
This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 55.0% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.
Brand vs Generic
Brand: 428 claims · $331K
Generic: 5,225 claims · $183K
Top Prescribed Drugs
| Drug (Generic) | Claims | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Buprenorphine Hcl | 230 | $187K |
| Buprenorphine | 202 | $63K |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 1,293 | $36K |
| Methylnaltrexone Bromide | 16 | $36K |
| Onabotulinumtoxina | 17 | $22K |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 640 | $21K |
| Buprenorphine | 24 | $17K |
| Pregabalin | 312 | $13K |
| Lidocaine | 21 | $11K |
| Linaclotide | 16 | $9,380 |
| Gabapentin | 474 | $7,645 |
| Acetaminophen With Codeine | 299 | $7,562 |
| Lidocaine | 42 | $5,877 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 135 | $5,638 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 70 | $5,245 |
Prescribing Profile
35
Unique Drugs
21.0
Anomaly Score
Patient Profile
67
Avg Age
64%
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