{"identifier":"e906e3ad-4889-46e8-99c0-a5b84a8a3fe4","data":{"title":"Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider Data Dictionary","fields":[{"name":"Prscrbr_NPI","label":"National Provider Identifier","description":"National Provider Identifier (NPI) for the performing provider on the claim."},{"name":"Prscrbr_Last_Org_Name","label":"Last Name\/Organization Name of the Provider","description":"When the provider is registered in NPPES as an individual (Prscrbr_Ent_Cd = \u201cI\u201d), this is the provider\u2019s last name. When the provider is registered as an organization (Prscrbr_Ent_Cd = \u201cO\u201d), this is the organization name."},{"name":"Prscrbr_First_Name","label":"First Name of the Provider","description":"When the provider is registered in NPPES as an individual (Prscrbr_Ent_Cd = \u201cI\u201d), this is the provider\u2019s first name. When the provider is registered as an organization (Prscrbr_Ent_Cd = \u201cO\u201d), this will be blank."},{"name":"Prscrbr_MI","label":"Middle Initial of the Provider","description":"When the referring provider is registered in NPPES as an individual (Prscrbr_Ent_Cd=\u2019I\u2019), this is the referring provider\u2019s middle initial. When the referring provider is registered as an organization (Prscrbr_Ent_Cd = \u2018O\u2019), this will be blank."},{"name":"Prscrbr_Crdntls","label":"Credentials of the Provider","description":"When the referring provider is registered in NPPES as an individual (Prscrbr_Ent_Cd=\u2019I\u2019), these are the referring provider\u2019s credentials. When the referring provider is registered as an organization (Prscrbr_Ent_Cd = \u2018O\u2019), this will be blank."},{"name":"Prscrbr_Ent_Cd","label":"Entity Type of the Provider","description":"Type of entity reported in NPPES. An entity code of \u2018I\u2019 identifies referring providers registered as individuals and an Prscrbr_Ent_Cd of \u2018O\u2019 identifies referring providers registered as organizations."},{"name":"Prscrbr_St1","label":"Street Address 1 of the Provider","description":"The first line of the prescriber\u2019s street address, as reported in NPPES."},{"name":"Prscrbr_St2","label":"Street Address 2 of the Provider","description":"The second line of the prescriber\u2019s street address, as reported in NPPES."},{"name":"Prscrbr_City","label":"City of the Provider","description":"The city where the provider is located, as reported in NPPES."},{"name":"Prscrbr_State_Abrvtn","label":"State Code of the Provider","description":"The state where the provider is located, as reported in NPPES. The fifty U.S. states and the District of Columbia are reported by the state postal abbreviation. The following values are used for other areas:"},{"name":"Prscrbr_State_FIPS","label":"Prescriber State FIPS Code","description":"FIPS code for referring providers state."},{"name":"Prscrbr_Zip5","label":"Zip Code of the Provider (first five digits)","description":"The first 5 digits of the provider\u2019s ZIP code, as reported in NPPES."},{"name":"Prscrbr_RUCA","label":"Prescriber RUCA","description":"Rural-Urban Commuting Area Codes (RUCAs), are a Census tract-based classification scheme that utilizes the standard Bureau of Census Urbanized Area and Urban Cluster definitions in combination with work commuting information to characterize all of the nation\u0027s Census tracts regarding their rural and urban status and relationships. The Referring Provider ZIP code was cross walked to theUnited States Department of Agriculture (USDA) 2010 Rural-Urban Commuting Area Codes."},{"name":"Prscrbr_RUCA_Desc","label":"Prescriber RUCA Description","description":"Description of Rural-Urban Commuting Area (RUCA) Code."},{"name":"Prscrbr_Cntry","label":"Country Code of the Provider","description":"The country where the provider is located, as reported in NPPES. The country code will be \u201cUS\u201d for any state or U.S. territory. For foreign countries (i.e., Prscrbr_State_Abrvtn = \u201cZZ\u201d), the provider country values may include the following:"},{"name":"Prscrbr_Type","label":"Provider Specialty Type","description":"Derived from the Medicare provider\/supplier specialty code reported on the NPI\u2019s Part B claims. For providers that have more than one Medicare specialty code reported on their claims, the Medicare specialty code associated with the largest number of services is reported. Where a prescriber\u2019s NPI did not have associated Part B claims, the taxonomy code associated with the NPI in NPPES is mapped to a Medicare specialty code using an external crosswalk. For any taxonomy codes that could not be mapped to a Medicare specialty code, the taxonomy classification description from the National Uniform Claim Committee (NUCC) taxonomy code set is used."},{"name":"Prscrbr_Type_Src","label":"Source of Provider Specialty","description":"A flag that indicates the source of the specialty_description."},{"name":"Tot_Clms","label":"Number of Medicare Part D Claims, Including Refills","description":"The number of Medicare Part D claims. This includes original prescriptions and refills. Aggregated records based on total_claim_count fewer than 11 are not included in the data file."},{"name":"Tot_30day_Fills","label":"Number of Standardized 30-Day Fills, Including Refills","description":"The aggregate number of Medicare Part D standardized 30-day fills.The standardized 30-day fill is derived from the number of days supplied on each Part D claim divided by 30. Standardized 30-day fill values less than 1.0 were bottom-coded with a value of 1.0 and standardized 30-day fill values greater than 12.0 were top-coded with a value of 12.0."},{"name":"Tot_Drug_Cst","label":"Aggregate Cost Paid for All Claims","description":"The aggregate drug cost paid for all associated claims. This amount includes ingredient cost, dispensing fee, sales tax, and any applicable vaccine administration fees and is based on the amounts paid by the Part D plan, Medicare beneficiary, government subsidies, and any other third-party payers."},{"name":"Tot_Day_Suply","label":"Number of Day\u2019s Supply for All Claims","description":"The aggregate number of day\u2019s supply for which this drug was dispensed."},{"name":"Tot_Benes","label":"Number of Medicare Beneficiaries","description":"The total number of unique Medicare Part D beneficiaries with at least one claim for the drug. Counts fewer than 11 are suppressed and are indicated by a blank."},{"name":"GE65_Sprsn_Flag","label":"Reason for Suppression of GE65_Tot_Clms, GE65_Tot_30day_Fills, GE65_Tot_Drug_Cst and GE65_Tot_Day_Suply","description":"A flag that indicates the reason the GE65_Tot_Clms, GE65_Tot_30day_Fills, GE65_Tot_Drug_Cst and GE65_Tot_Day_Suply variables are suppressed."},{"name":"GE65_Tot_Clms","label":"Number of Claims, Including Refills, for Beneficiaries Age 65+","description":"The number of Medicare Part D claims for beneficiaries age 65 and older. This includes original prescriptions and refills. A blank indicates the value is suppressed. See GE65_Sprsn_Flag regarding suppression of data."},{"name":"GE65_Tot_30day_Fills","label":"Number of Standardized 30-Day Fills, Including Refills, for Beneficiaries Age 65+","description":"The number of Medicare Part D standardized 30-day fills for beneficiaries age 65 and older.The standardized 30-day fill is derived from the number of days supplied on each Part D claim divided by 30. Standardized 30-day fill values less than 1.0 were bottom-coded with a value of 1.0 and standardized 30-day fill values greater than 12.0 were top-coded with a value of 12.0. If GE65_Tot_Clms is suppressed, this variable is suppressed. A blank indicates the value is suppressed. See GE65_Sprsn_Flag regarding suppression of data."},{"name":"GE65_Tot_Drug_Cst","label":"Aggregate Cost Paid for All Claims for Beneficiaries Age 65+","description":"The aggregate total drug cost paid for all associated claims for beneficiaries age 65 and older. This amount includes ingredient cost, dispensing fee, sales tax, and any applicable vaccine administration fees and is based on the amounts paid by the Part D plan, Medicare beneficiary, government subsidies, and any other third-party payers. If GE65_Tot_Clms is suppressed, this variable is suppressed. A blank indicates the value is suppressed. See GE65_Sprsn_Flag regarding suppression of data."},{"name":"GE65_Tot_Day_Suply","label":"Number of Day\u2019s Supply for All Claims for Beneficaries Age 65+","description":"The aggregate number of day\u2019s supply for which this drug was dispensed, for beneficiaries age 65 and older. If GE65_Tot_Clms is suppressed, this variable is suppressed. A blank indicates the value is suppressed. See GE65_Sprsn_Flag regarding suppression of data."},{"name":"GE65_Bene_Sprsn_Flag","label":"Reason for Suppression of GE65_Tot_Benes","description":"A flag indicating the reason the GE65_Tot_Benes variable is suppressed."},{"name":"GE65_Tot_Benes","label":"Number of Medicare Beneficiaries Age 65+","description":"The total number of unique Medicare Part D beneficiaries age 65 and older with at least one claim for the drug. A blank indicates the value is suppressed. See GE65_Bene_Sprsn_Flag regarding suppression of data."},{"name":"Brnd_Sprsn_Flag","label":"Reason for Suppression of Brnd_Tot_Clms and Brnd_Tot_Drug_Cst","description":"A flag indicating the reason the Brnd_Tot_Clms andBrnd_Tot_Drug_Cst variables are suppressed."},{"name":"Brnd_Tot_Clms","label":"Total Claims of Brand-Name Drugs, Including Refills","description":"Total claims of brand-name drugs, including refills. A drug is classified as \u201cbrand\u201d using the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval category of New Drug Application (NDA), NDA authorized generic, or Biologic License Application (BLA). A blank indicates the value is suppressed. See Brnd_Sprsn_Flag regarding suppression of data."},{"name":"Brnd_Tot_Drug_Cst","label":"Aggregate Cost Paid for Brand-Name Drugs","description":"Aggregate drug cost paid for brand-name drugs. This amount includes ingredient cost, dispensing fee, sales tax, and any applicable vaccine administration fees and is based on the amounts paid by the Part D plan, Medicare beneficiary, government subsidies, and any other third-party payers. A drug is classified as \u201cbrand\u201d using the FDA approval category of NDA, NDA authorized generic, or BLA. If Brnd_Tot_Clms is suppressed this variable is suppressed. A blank indicates the value is suppressed. See Brnd_Sprsn_Flag regarding suppression of data."},{"name":"Gnrc_Sprsn_Flag","label":"Reason for Suppression of Gnrc_Tot_Clms and Gnrc_Tot_Drug_Cst","description":"A flag indicating the reason the Gnrc_Tot_Clms and Gnrc_Tot_Drug_Cst variables are suppressed."},{"name":"Gnrc_Tot_Clms","label":"Total Claims of Generic Drugs, Including Refills","description":"Total claims of generic drugs, including refills. A drug is classified as \u201cgeneric\u201d using the FDA approval category of Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA). A blank indicates the value is suppressed. See Gnrc_Sprsn_Flag regarding suppression of data."},{"name":"Gnrc_Tot_Drug_Cst","label":"Aggregate Cost Paid for Generic Drugs","description":"Aggregate cost paid for generic drugs. This amount includes ingredient cost, dispensing fee, sales tax, and any applicable vaccine administration fees and is based on the amounts paid by the Part D plan, Medicare beneficiary, government subsidies, and any other third-party payers. A drug is classified as \u201cgeneric\u201d using the FDA approval category of ANDA. If Gnrc_Tot_Clms is suppressed this variable is suppressed. A blank indicates the value is suppressed. See Gnrc_Sprsn_Flag regarding suppression of data."},{"name":"Othr_Sprsn_Flag","label":"Reason for Suppression of Othr_Tot_Clms and Othr_Tot_Drug_Cst","description":"A flag indicating the reason other_claim_count and other_drug_cost variables are suppressed."},{"name":"Othr_Tot_Clms","label":"Total Claims of Other Drugs, Including Refills","description":"Total claims of other drugs, including refills. A drug is classified as \u201cother\u201d using any FDA approval categories not included in the brand or generic definitions above. A blank indicates the value is suppressed. See Othr_Sprsn_Flag regarding suppression of data."},{"name":"Othr_Tot_Drug_Cst","label":"Aggregate Cost Paid for Other Drugs","description":"Aggregate cost paid for all other drugs not classified as brand or generic. This amount includes ingredient cost, dispensing fee, sales tax, and any applicable vaccine administration fees and is based on the amounts paid by the Part D plan, Medicare beneficiary, government subsidies, and any other third-party payers. A drug is classified as \u201cother\u201d using any FDA approval categories not included in the brand or generic definitions above. If other_claim_count is suppressed this variable is suppressed. A blank indicates the value is suppressed. See Othr_Sprsn_Flag regarding suppression of data."},{"name":"MAPD_Sprsn_Flag","label":"Reason for Suppression of MAPD_Tot_Clms and MAPD_Tot_Drug_Cst","description":"A flag indicating the reason the MAPD_Tot_Clms and MAPD_Tot_Drug_Cst variables are suppressed."},{"name":"MAPD_Tot_Clms","label":"Number of Claims for Beneficiaries Covered by MAPD Plans","description":"The number of claims for beneficiaries covered by MAPD plans. A blank indicates the value is suppressed. See MAPD_Sprsn_Flag regarding suppression of data."},{"name":"MAPD_Tot_Drug_Cst","label":"Aggregate Cost Paid for Claims Filled by Beneficiaries in MAPD Plans","description":"Aggregate cost paid for claims filled by beneficiaries in MAPD plans. This amount includes ingredient cost, dispensing fee, sales tax, and any applicable vaccine administration fees and is based on the amounts paid by the Part D plan, Medicare beneficiary, government subsidies, and any other third-party payers. If MAPD_Tot_Clms is suppressed this variable is suppressed. A blank indicates the value is suppressed. See MAPD_Sprsn_Flag regarding suppression of data."},{"name":"PDP_Sprsn_Flag","label":"Reason for Suppression of PDP_Tot_Clms and PDP_Tot_Drug_Cst","description":"A flag indicating the reason the PDP_Tot_Clms and PDP_Tot_Drug_Cst variables are suppressed."},{"name":"PDP_Tot_Clms","label":"Number of Claims for Beneficiaries Covered by Standalone PDP Plans","description":"The number of claims for beneficiaries covered by standalone PDPs. A blank indicates the value is suppressed. See PDP_Sprsn_Flag regarding suppression of data."},{"name":"PDP_Tot_Drug_Cst","label":"Aggregate Cost Paid for Claims Filled by Beneficiaries in Standalone PDP Plans","description":"Aggregate drug cost paid for claims filled by beneficiaries in standalone PDPs. This amount includes ingredient cost, dispensing fee, sales tax, and any applicable vaccine administration fees and is based on the amounts paid by the Part D plan, Medicare beneficiary, government subsidies, and any other third-party payers. If PDP_Tot_Clms is suppressed this variable is suppressed. A blank indicates the value is suppressed. See PDP_Sprsn_Flag regarding suppression of data."},{"name":"LIS_Sprsn_Flag","label":"Reason for Suppression of LIS_Tot_Clms and LIS_Drug_Cst","description":"A flag indicating the reason the LIS_Tot_Clms and LIS_Drug_Cst variables are suppressed."},{"name":"LIS_Tot_Clms","label":"Number of Claims for Beneficiaries Covered by Low-Income Subsidy","description":"Total number of claims from this prescriber, including refills, for beneficiaries with a Part D low-income subsidy. A blank indicates the value is suppressed. SeeLIS_Sprsn_Flag regarding suppression of data."},{"name":"LIS_Drug_Cst","label":"Aggregate Cost Paid for Claims Covered by Low-Income Subsidy","description":"Aggregate drug cost paid for claims for beneficiaries with a Part D low-income subsidy. This amount includes ingredient cost, dispensing fee, sales tax, and any applicable vaccine administration fees and is based on the amounts paid by the Part D plan, Medicare beneficiary, government subsidies, and any other third-party payers. If LIS_Tot_Clms is suppressed this variable is suppressed. A blank indicates the value is suppressed. See LIS_Sprsn_Flag regarding suppression of data."},{"name":"NonLIS_Sprsn_Flag","label":"Reason for Suppression of NonLIS_Tot_Clms and NonLIS_Drug_Cst","description":"A flag indicating the reason the NonLIS_Tot_Clms and NonLIS_Drug_Cst variables are suppressed."},{"name":"NonLIS_Tot_Clms","label":"Number of Claims for Beneficiaries Not Covered by Low-Income Subsidy","description":"Total number of claims from this prescriber, including refills, for beneficiaries without a Part D low-income subsidy. A blank indicates the value is suppressed. See NonLIS_Sprsn_Flag regarding suppression of data."},{"name":"NonLIS_Drug_Cst","label":"Aggregate Cost Paid for Claims Not Covered by Low-Income Subsidy","description":"Aggregate drug cost paid for claims for beneficiaries without a Part D low-income subsidy. This amount includes ingredient cost, dispensing fee, sales tax, and any applicable vaccine administration fees and is based on the amounts paid by the Part D plan, Medicare beneficiary, government subsidies, and any other third-party payers. If NonLIS_Tot_Clms is suppressed this variable is suppressed. A blank indicates the value is suppressed. See NonLIS_Sprsn_Flag regarding suppression of data."},{"name":"Opioid_Tot_Clms","label":"Total Claims of Opioid Drugs, Including Refills","description":"Total claims of opioid drugs, including refills. The Opioid_Tot_Clms is suppressed when Opioid_Tot_Clms is between 1 and 10. A blank indicates the value is suppressed. For a list of drug names that include opioids, see the \u201cDrug Category Lists\u201d available within the \u201cNPI Summary Table\u201d Section of each calendar year\u2019s web page. Please refer to the \u201cAdditional Information\u201d section of this document for more details about the source used in classifying opioids."},{"name":"Opioid_Tot_Drug_Cst","label":"Aggregate Cost Paid for Opioid Drugs","description":"Aggregate cost paid for opioid drugs. This amount includes ingredient cost, dispensing fee, sales tax, and any applicable vaccine administration fees and is based on the amounts paid by the Part D plan, Medicare beneficiary, government subsidies, and any other third-party payers. If Opioid_Tot_Clms is suppressed this variable is suppressed. A blank indicates the value is suppressed. For a list of drug names that include opioids, see the \u201cDrug Category Lists\u201d available within the \u201cNPI Summary Table\u201d Section of each calendar year\u2019s web page. Please refer to the \u201cAdditional Information\u201d section of this document for more details about the source used in classifying opioids."},{"name":"Opioid_Tot_Suply","label":"Number of Day\u0027s Supply of All Opioid Drugs","description":"The aggregate number of day\u2019s supply for opioid drugs. If Opioid_Tot_Clms is suppressed this variable is suppressed. A blank indicates the value is suppressed. For a list of drug names that include opioids, see the \u201cDrug Category Lists\u201d available within the \u201cNPI Summary Table\u201d Section of each calendar year\u2019s web page. Please refer to the \u201cAdditional Information\u201d section of this document for more details about the source used in classifying opioids."},{"name":"Opioid_Tot_Benes","label":"Number of Medicare Beneficiaries Filling Opioid Claims","description":"The total number of unique Medicare Part D beneficiaries with at least one opioid claim. The Opioid_Tot_Benes is suppressed when Opioid_Tot_Benes is between 1 and 10. A blank indicates the value is suppressed. For a list of drug names that include opioids, see the \u201cDrug Category Lists\u201d available within the \u201cNPI Summary Table\u201d Section of each calendar year\u2019s web page. Please refer to the \u201cAdditional Information\u201d section of this document for more details about the source used in classifying opioids."},{"name":"Opioid_Prscrbr_Rate","label":"Opioid_Tot_Clms divided by the Tot_Clms, multiplied by 100","description":"The percent of the Tot_Clms represented by the Opioid_Tot_Clms. If Opioid_Tot_Clms is suppressed this variable is suppressed. A blank indicates the value is suppressed. For a list of drug names that include opioids, see the \u201cDrug Category Lists\u201d available within the \u201cNPI Summary Table\u201d Section of each calendar year\u2019s web page. Please refer to the \u201cAdditional Information\u201d section of this document for more details about the source used in classifying opioids."},{"name":"Opioid_LA_Tot_Clms","label":"Total Claims of Long-Acting Opioid Drugs, Including Refills","description":"Total claims of long-acting opioid drugs, including refills. The Opioid_LA_Tot_Clms is suppressed when Opioid_LA_Tot_Clms is between 1 and 10. A blank indicates the value is suppressed. For a list of drug names that include long-acting opioids, see the \u201cDrug Category Lists\u201d available within the \u201cNPI Summary Table\u201d Section of each calendar year\u2019s web page. Please refer to the \u201cAdditional Information\u201d section of this document for more details about the source used in classifying opioids."},{"name":"Opioid_LA_Tot_Drug_Cst","label":"Aggregate Cost Paid for Long-Acting Opioid Drugs","description":"Aggregate cost paid for long-acting opioid drugs. This amount includes ingredient cost, dispensing fee, sales tax, and any applicable vaccine administration fees and is based on the amounts paid by the Part D plan, Medicare beneficiary, government subsidies, and any other third-party payers. If Opioid_LA_Tot_Clms is suppressed this variable is suppressed. A blank indicates the value is suppressed. For a list of drug names that include long-acting opioids, see the \u201cDrug Category Lists\u201d available within the \u201cNPI Summary Table\u201d Section of each calendar year\u2019s web page. Please refer to the \u201cAdditional Information\u201d section of this document for more details about the source used in classifying opioids."},{"name":"Opioid_LA_Tot_Suply","label":"Number of Day\u0027s Supply of All Long-Acting Opioid Drugs","description":"The aggregate number of day\u2019s supply for long-acting opioid drugs. If Opioid_LA_Tot_Clms is suppressed this variable is suppressed. A blank indicates the value is suppressed. For a list of drug names that include long-acting opioids, see the \u201cDrug Category Lists\u201d available within the \u201cNPI Summary Table\u201d Section of each calendar year\u2019s web page. Please refer to the \u201cAdditional Information\u201d section of this document for more details about the source used in classifying opioids."},{"name":"Opioid_LA_Tot_Benes","label":"Number of Medicare Beneficiaries Filling Long-Acting Opioid Claims","description":"The total number of unique Medicare Part D beneficiaries with at least one long-acting opioid claim. The Opioid_LA_Tot_Benes is suppressed when Opioid_LA_Tot_Benes is between 1 and 10. A blank indicates the value is suppressed. For a list of drug names that include long-acting opioids, see the \u201cDrug Category Lists\u201d available within the \u201cNPI Summary Table\u201d Section of each calendar year\u2019s web page. Please refer to the \u201cAdditional Information\u201d section of this document for more details about the source used in classifying opioids."},{"name":"Opioid_LA_Prscrbr_Rate","label":"Opioid_LA_Tot_Clms divided by the Opioid_Tot_Clms, multiplied by 100","description":"The percent of the Opioid_Tot_Clms represented by the Opioid_LA_Tot_Clms. If Opioid_LA_Tot_Clms is suppressed this variable is suppressed. A blank indicates the value is suppressed. For a list of drug names that include long-acting opioids, see the \u201cDrug Category Lists\u201d available within the \u201cNPI Summary Table\u201d Section of each calendar year\u2019s web page. Please refer to the \u201cAdditional Information\u201d section of this document for more details about the source used in classifying opioids."},{"name":"Antbtc_Tot_Clms","label":"Total Claims of Antibiotic Drugs, Including Refills","description":"Total claims of antibiotic drugs, including refills. The Antbtc_Tot_Clms is suppressed when Antbtc_Tot_Clms is between 1 and 10. A blank indicates the value is suppressed. For a list of drug names that include antibiotics, see the \u201cDrug Category Lists\u201d available within the \u201cNPI Summary Table\u201d Section of each calendar year\u2019s web page."},{"name":"Antbtc_Tot_Drug_Cst","label":"Aggregate Cost Paid for Antibiotic Drugs","description":"Aggregate cost paid for antibiotic drugs. This amount includes ingredient cost, dispensing fee, sales tax, and any applicable vaccine administration fees and is based on the amounts paid by the Part D plan, Medicare beneficiary, government subsidies, and any other third-party payers. If Antbtc_Tot_Clms is suppressed this variable is suppressed. A blank indicates the value is suppressed. For a list of drug names that include antibiotics, see the \u201cDrug Category Lists\u201d available within the \u201cNPI Summary Table\u201d Section of each calendar year\u2019s web page."},{"name":"Antbtc_Tot_Benes","label":"Number of Medicare Beneficiaries Filling Antibiotic Claims","description":"The total number of unique Medicare Part D beneficiaries with at least one antibiotic claim. The Antbtc_Tot_Benes is suppressed when Antbtc_Tot_Benes is between 1 and 10. A blank indicates the value is suppressed. For a list of drug names that include antibiotics, see the \u201cDrug Category Lists\u201d available within the \u201cNPI Summary Table\u201d Section of each calendar year\u2019s web page."},{"name":"Antpsyct_GE65_Sprsn_Flag","label":"Reason for Suppression of Antpsyct_GE65_Tot_Clms and Antpsyct_GE65_Tot_Drug_Cst","description":"A flag indicating the reason the Antpsyct_GE65_Tot_Clms and Antpsyct_GE65_Tot_Drug_Cst variables are suppressed. For a list of drug names that include antipsychotics in the elderly, see the \u201cDrug Category Lists\u201d available within the \u201cNPI Summary Table\u201d Section of each calendar year\u2019s web page."},{"name":"Antpsyct_GE65_Tot_Clms","label":"Total Claims of Antipsychotic Drugs, Including Refills, for Beneficiaries Age 65+","description":"Total claims of antipsychotic drugs, including refills, for beneficiaries age 65 and older. A blank indicates the value is suppressed. See Antpsyct_GE65_Sprsn_Flag regarding suppression of data. For a list of drug names that include antipsychotics in the elderly, see the \u201cDrug Category Lists\u201d available within the \u201cNPI Summary Table\u201d Section of each calendar year\u2019s web page."},{"name":"Antpsyct_GE65_Tot_Drug_Cst","label":"Aggregate Cost Paid for Antipsychotic Drugs for Beneficiaries Age 65+","description":"Aggregate cost paid for antipsychotic drugs for beneficiaries age 65 and older. This amount includes ingredient cost, dispensing fee, sales tax, and any applicable vaccine administration fees and is based on the amounts paid by the Part D plan, Medicare beneficiary, government subsidies, and any other third-party payers. If Antpsyct_GE65_Tot_Clms is suppressed this variable is suppressed. A blank indicates the value is suppressed. See Antpsyct_GE65_Sprsn_Flag regarding suppression of data. For a list of drug names that include antipsychotics in the elderly, see the \u201cDrug Category Lists\u201d available within the \u201cNPI Summary Table\u201d Section of each calendar year\u2019s web page."},{"name":"Antpsyct_GE65_Bene_Suprsn_Flag","label":"Reason for Suppression of Antpsyct_GE65_Tot_Benes","description":"A flag indicating the reason the Antpsyct_GE65_Tot_Benes variable is suppressed. For a list of drug names that include antipsychotics in the elderly, see the \u201cDrug Category Lists\u201d available within the \u201cNPI Summary Table\u201d Section of each calendar year\u2019s web page."},{"name":"Antpsyct_GE65_Tot_Benes","label":"Number of Medicare Beneficiaries Age 65+ Filling Antipsychotic Claims","description":"The total number of unique Medicare Part D beneficiaries age 65 and older with at least one antipsychotic claim. A blank indicates the value is suppressed. See Antpsyct_GE65_Bene_Suprsn_Flag regarding suppression of data. For a list of drug names that include antipsychotics in the elderly, see the \u201cDrug Category Lists\u201d available within the \u201cNPI Summary Table\u201d Section of each calendar year\u2019s web page."},{"name":"Bene_Avg_Age","label":"Average Age of Beneficiaries","description":"Average age of beneficiaries. Beneficiary age is calculated at the end of the calendar year or at the time of death. The Bene_Avg_Age is suppressed when Tot_Benes is between 1 and 10. A blank indicates the value is suppressed."},{"name":"Bene_Age_LT_65_Cnt","label":"Number of Beneficiaries Age Less Than 65","description":"Number of beneficiaries under the age of 65. Beneficiary age is calculated at the end of the calendar year or at the time of death.","comment":"The value is suppressed when Bene_Age_LT_65_Cnt is between 1 and 10 and may be counter suppressed when a count in one of the other age categories is suppressed or when the GE65_Tot_Benes is suppressed. A blank indicates the value is suppressed."},{"name":"Bene_Age_65_74_Cnt","label":"Number of Beneficiaries Age 65 to 74","description":"Number of beneficiaries between the ages of 65 and 74. Beneficiary age is calculated at the end of the calendar year or at the time of death.","comment":"The value is suppressed when Bene_Age_65_74_Cnt is between 1 and 10 and may be counter suppressed when a count in one of the other age categories is suppressed or when the GE65_Tot_Benes is suppressed. A blank indicates the value is suppressed."},{"name":"Bene_Age_75_84_Cnt","label":"Number of Beneficiaries Age 75 to 84","description":"Number of beneficiaries between the ages of 75 and 84. Beneficiary age is calculated at the end of the calendar year or at the time of death.","comment":"The value is suppressed when Bene_Age_75_84_Cnt is between 1 and 10 and may be counter suppressed when a count in one of the other age categories is suppressed or when the GE65_Tot_Benes is suppressed. A blank indicates the value is suppressed."},{"name":"Bene_Age_GT_84_Cnt","label":"Number of Beneficiaries Age Greater Than 84","description":"Number of beneficiaries over the age of 84. Beneficiary age is calculated at the end of the calendar year or at the time of death.","comment":"The value is suppressed when Bene_Age_GT_84_Cnt is between 1 and 10 and may be counter suppressed when a count in one of the other age categories is suppressed or when the GE65_Tot_Benes is suppressed. A blank indicates the value is suppressed."},{"name":"Bene_Feml_Cnt","label":"Number of Female Beneficiaries","description":"Number of female beneficiaries. The Bene_Feml_Cnt is suppressed when Bene_Feml_Cntt is between 1 and 10 and counter suppressed when Bene_Male_Cnt is between 1 and 10. A blank indicates the value is suppressed."},{"name":"Bene_Male_Cnt","label":"Number of Male Beneficiaries","description":"Number of female beneficiaries. The Bene_Male_Cnt is suppressed when Bene_Male_Cnt is between 1 and 10 and counter suppressed when Bene_Feml_Cnt is between 1 and 10. A blank indicates the value is suppressed."},{"name":"Bene_Race_Wht_Cnt","label":"Number of Non-Hispanic White Beneficiaries","description":"Number of non-Hispanic white beneficiaries. The Bene_Race_Wht_Cnt is suppressed when Bene_Race_Wht_Cnt is between 1 and 10 and may be counter suppressed when a count in one of the other race categories is suppressed. A blank indicates the value is suppressed."},{"name":"Bene_Race_Black_Cnt","label":"Number of Black or African American Beneficiaries","description":"Number of non-Hispanic black or African American beneficiaries. The Bene_Race_Black_Cnt is suppressed when Bene_Race_Black_Cnt is between 1 and 10 and may be counter suppressed when a count in one of the other race categories is suppressed. A blank indicates the value is suppressed."},{"name":"Bene_Race_Api_Cnt","label":"Number of Asian Pacific Islander Beneficiaries","description":"Number of Asian or Pacific Islander beneficiaries. The Bene_Race_Api_Cnt is suppressed when Bene_Race_Api_Cnt is between 1 and 10 and may be counter suppressed when a count in one of the other race categories is suppressed. A blank indicates the value is suppressed."},{"name":"Bene_Race_Hspnc_Cnt","label":"Number of Hispanic Beneficiaries","description":"Number of Hispanic beneficiaries. The Bene_Race_Hspnc_Cnt is suppressed when Bene_Race_Hspnc_Cnt is between 1 and 10 and may be counter suppressed when a count in one of the other race categories is suppressed. A blank indicates the value is suppressed."},{"name":"Bene_Race_Natind_Cnt","label":"Number of American Indian\/Alaskan Native Beneficiaries","description":"Number of American Indian or Alaska Native beneficiaries. The Bene_Race_Natind_Cnt is suppressed when Bene_Race_Natind_Cnt is between 1 and 10 and may be counter suppressed when a count in one of the other race categories is suppressed. A blank indicates the value is suppressed."},{"name":"Bene_Race_Othr_Cnt","label":"Number of Beneficiaries with Race Not Elsewhere Classified","description":"Number of beneficiaries with race not elsewhere classified. The Bene_Race_Othr_Cnt is suppressed when Bene_Race_Othr_Cnt is between 1 and 10 and may be counter suppressed when a count in one of the other race categories is suppressed. A blank indicates the value is suppressed."},{"name":"Bene_Dual_Cnt","label":"Number of Beneficiaries with Medicare \u0026 Medicaid Entitlement","description":"Number of Medicare beneficiaries qualified to receive Medicare and Medicaid benefits. Beneficiaries are classified as Medicare and Medicaid entitlement if in any month in the given calendar year they were receiving full or partial Medicaid benefits. The Bene_Dual_Cnt is suppressed when Bene_Dual_Cnt is between 1 and 10 and counter suppressed when Bene_Ndual_Cnt is between 1 and 10. A blank indicates the value is suppressed."},{"name":"Bene_Ndual_Cnt","label":"Number of Beneficiaries with Medicare Only Entitlement","description":"Number of Medicare beneficiaries qualified to receive Medicare only benefits. Beneficiaries are classified as Medicare only entitlement if they received zero months of any Medicaid benefits (full or partial) in the given calendar year. The Bene_Ndual_Cnt is suppressed when Bene_Ndual_Cnt is between 1 and 10 and counter suppressed when Bene_Dual_Cnt is between 1 and 10. A blank indicates the value is suppressed."},{"name":"Bene_Avg_Risk_Scre","label":"Average Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) Risk Score of Beneficiaries","description":"Average Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) risk score of beneficiaries. Please refer to the \u201cAdditional Information\u201d section of this document for more details on HCC risk scores. The Bene_Avg_Risk_Scre is suppressed when bene_count is between 1 and 10. A blank indicates the value is suppressed."}]}}