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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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Biram HicksMD

Infectious Disease · Chattanooga, TN 37404

NPI: 1295710606

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Risk Flags

Very high opioid rate vs specialty peersHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberExtreme fills per patient

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19,417

Total Claims

$1.2M

Drug Cost

347

Beneficiaries

$3,374

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 47/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+18
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+5

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Peer Comparison vs. 5,387 Infectious Disease providers

-58%

Cost per patient vs peers

$3,374 vs $8,010 avg

+11%

Brand preference vs peers

23.5% vs 21.3% avg

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

⚠️ 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

6.9%

Opioid Rate

1,338

Opioid Claims

$18K

Opioid Cost

7.1%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

77% generic

Brand: 4,552 claims · $857K

Generic: 14,810 claims · $313K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban1,629$250K
Rivaroxaban343$55K
Insulin Aspart203$43K
Sitagliptin Phosphate279$39K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol90$38K
Sacubitril/Valsartan218$35K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog118$32K
Insulin Detemir81$30K
Empagliflozin160$24K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol156$23K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter31$21K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog114$20K
Mirabegron143$16K
Cenobamate39$16K
Ipratropium/Albuterol Sulfate32$16K

Prescribing Profile

181

Unique Drugs

$470K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

47.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

79

Avg Age

70%

Female

2.45

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