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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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Anhtuan NguyenMD

Internal Medicine · Westminster, CA 92683

NPI: 1386698660

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Elevated cost per beneficiaryHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberExtreme fills per patient

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23,752

Total Claims

$3.1M

Drug Cost

627

Beneficiaries

$4,986

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 30/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+5
Cost per patient outlier+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-95%

Opioid rate vs peers

0.1% vs 2.2% avg

+253%

Cost per patient vs peers

$4,986 vs $1,411 avg

+37%

Brand preference vs peers

14.6% vs 10.6% 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

0.1%

Opioid Rate

25

Opioid Claims

$101

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

85% generic

Brand: 3,453 claims · $2.2M

Generic: 20,216 claims · $950K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Empagliflozin603$423K
Icosapent Ethyl648$285K
Semaglutide163$177K
Linagliptin257$164K
Sitagliptin Phosphate257$159K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol222$145K
Colesevelam Hcl286$128K
Dulaglutide101$97K
Rivastigmine Tartrate455$64K
Liraglutide51$61K
Omega-3 Acid Ethyl Esters443$55K
Mirabegron93$50K
Apixaban76$48K
Icosapent Ethyl110$44K
Tenofovir Alafenamide30$42K

Prescribing Profile

185

Unique Drugs

$821K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$361K

GLP-1 Drugs

30.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

53%

Female

1.07

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