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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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Heather PierceM.D.

Family Practice · Fulton, MO 65251

NPI: 1053353201

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🟢 Low

Risk Flags

Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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8,789

Total Claims

$1.1M

Drug Cost

432

Beneficiaries

$2,604

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 13/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+110%

Opioid rate vs peers

5.4% vs 2.6% avg

+144%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,604 vs $1,068 avg

+63%

Brand preference vs peers

14.7% vs 9.0% 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

5.4%

Opioid Rate

476

Opioid Claims

$23K

Opioid Cost

16.8%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

85% generic

Brand: 1,269 claims · $917K

Generic: 7,381 claims · $199K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Dulaglutide91$128K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter69$72K
Apixaban74$68K
Semaglutide54$56K
Empagliflozin30$51K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog51$46K
Sitagliptin Phosphate38$42K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate62$41K
Insulin Lispro30$32K
Insulin Aspart32$22K
Tiotropium Bromide16$20K
Rivaroxaban14$20K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol19$17K
Varenicline Tartrate29$14K
Semaglutide12$14K

Prescribing Profile

136

Unique Drugs

$218K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$198K

GLP-1 Drugs

13.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

67

Avg Age

70%

Female

1.27

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