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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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April RiggsPA-C

Physician Assistant · Waynesboro, GA 30830

NPI: 1013978410

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

Elevated antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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9,166

Total Claims

$1.0M

Drug Cost

397

Beneficiaries

$2,555

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 18/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 109,535 Physician Assistant providers

-77%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.1% vs 9.2% avg

+255%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,555 vs $719 avg

+81%

Brand preference vs peers

12.1% vs 6.7% 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

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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

2.1%

Opioid Rate

195

Opioid Claims

$778

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 1,099 claims · $881K

Generic: 8,016 claims · $131K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Dulaglutide105$111K
Tirzepatide85$101K
Sitagliptin Phosphate72$98K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol55$67K
Semaglutide47$57K
Apixaban61$56K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter56$49K
Linaclotide38$38K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog24$32K
Insulin Degludec33$24K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol32$14K
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl15$14K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog25$12K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog11$9,773
Eszopiclone13$9,286

Prescribing Profile

137

Unique Drugs

$221K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$269K

GLP-1 Drugs

18.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

70

Avg Age

63%

Female

1.29

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 of wrongdoing.Methodology · About · Dispute this data