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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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James KlepperM.D.

Cardiology · Huntington, NY 11743

NPI: 1043303233

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

Elevated antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriber

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12,539

Total Claims

$2.2M

Drug Cost

926

Beneficiaries

$2,393

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 15/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 18,720 Cardiology providers

+57%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,393 vs $1,524 avg

+25%

Brand preference vs peers

17.1% vs 13.7% 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

0.9%

Opioid Rate

117

Opioid Claims

$4,113

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

83% generic

Brand: 2,135 claims · $1.9M

Generic: 10,385 claims · $282K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban357$431K
Tirzepatide230$262K
Empagliflozin149$161K
Rivaroxaban133$149K
Icosapent Ethyl164$116K
Sacubitril/Valsartan60$92K
Semaglutide61$91K
Evolocumab96$90K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol65$71K
Alirocumab61$62K
Bempedoic Acid/Ezetimibe77$49K
Sitagliptin Phosphate34$44K
Dulaglutide37$43K
Dronedarone Hcl21$41K
Rosuvastatin Calcium1,362$23K

Prescribing Profile

136

Unique Drugs

$948K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$430K

GLP-1 Drugs

15.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

52%

Female

1.03

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