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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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Gabriella PalmitessaM.D.

Family Practice · Kalamazoo, MI 49009

NPI: 1053372219

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

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

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10,069

Total Claims

$796K

Drug Cost

923

Beneficiaries

$862

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 21/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+208%

Opioid rate vs peers

8.0% vs 2.6% avg

-19%

Cost per patient vs peers

$862 vs $1,068 avg

+22%

Brand preference vs peers

11.0% 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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Opioid rate is 208% above Family Practice peers. This is a significant deviation that may reflect a specialized patient population or concerning prescribing patterns.

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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

8.0%

Opioid Rate

801

Opioid Claims

$78K

Opioid Cost

16.0%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 1,100 claims · $554K

Generic: 8,909 claims · $237K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Oxycodone Hcl71$55K
Sitagliptin Phosphate48$50K
Apixaban62$50K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog76$50K
Semaglutide36$35K
Dulaglutide17$33K
Mirabegron42$29K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate23$20K
Rivaroxaban18$20K
Insulin Detemir25$18K
Tiotropium Bromide20$15K
Atorvastatin Calcium686$14K
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen440$11K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol39$11K
Levothyroxine Sodium427$8,005

Prescribing Profile

140

Unique Drugs

$127K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$68K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

66%

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 of wrongdoing.Methodology · About · Dispute this data