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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 FerrelMD

Family Practice · Orland Park, IL 60462

NPI: 1063457810

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

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

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10,374

Total Claims

$698K

Drug Cost

688

Beneficiaries

$1,014

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

-27%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.9% vs 2.6% avg

-5%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,014 vs $1,068 avg

+36%

Brand preference vs peers

12.2% 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

1.9%

Opioid Rate

196

Opioid Claims

$2,306

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 1,262 claims · $531K

Generic: 9,065 claims · $164K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban380$156K
Sitagliptin Phosphate51$38K
Rivaroxaban64$36K
Empagliflozin43$34K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog17$27K
Sacubitril/Valsartan55$19K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter28$19K
Tiotropium Bromide17$12K
Atorvastatin Calcium882$11K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol15$9,755
Mirabegron27$8,087
Insulin Nph Hum/Reg Insulin Hm25$7,953
Ticagrelor15$6,923
Levothyroxine Sodium497$5,770
Potassium Chloride251$4,945

Prescribing Profile

124

Unique Drugs

$283K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

77

Avg Age

59%

Female

1.59

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