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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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Sarah LudlowM.D.

Family Practice · Fenton, MO 63026

NPI: 1053676593

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

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

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19,439

Total Claims

$1.6M

Drug Cost

1,286

Beneficiaries

$1,247

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

+38%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.6% vs 2.6% avg

+17%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,247 vs $1,068 avg

+15%

Brand preference vs peers

10.4% 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

3.6%

Opioid Rate

694

Opioid Claims

$7,392

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

90% generic

Brand: 2,003 claims · $1.3M

Generic: 17,316 claims · $312K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban165$177K
Semaglutide108$158K
Rivaroxaban87$81K
Empagliflozin49$67K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog56$55K
Sitagliptin Phosphate35$52K
Dulaglutide43$47K
Tirzepatide31$46K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol28$44K
Mirabegron33$43K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter27$26K
Rsv Vacc, Pref A And Pref B/Pf72$24K
Semaglutide12$22K
Linaclotide19$20K
Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr29$18K

Prescribing Profile

175

Unique Drugs

$422K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$273K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

65%

Female

1.16

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