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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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Francine ManuelM.D.

Family Practice · Lafayette, LA 70508

NPI: 1073510897

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

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

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12,694

Total Claims

$624K

Drug Cost

767

Beneficiaries

$813

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

-53%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.2% vs 2.6% avg

-24%

Cost per patient vs peers

$813 vs $1,068 avg

-2%

Brand preference vs peers

8.8% 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

1.2%

Opioid Rate

155

Opioid Claims

$936

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

91% generic

Brand: 1,116 claims · $452K

Generic: 11,555 claims · $171K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Dulaglutide99$120K
Empagliflozin75$69K
Tirzepatide49$57K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol39$43K
Sitagliptin Phosphate26$27K
Apixaban27$16K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate31$13K
Liothyronine Sodium264$11K
Levothyroxine Sodium834$8,930
Insulin Aspart15$7,942
Atorvastatin Calcium622$7,761
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol15$6,495
Rosuvastatin Calcium280$4,947
Sucralfate29$4,562
Amlodipine Besylate610$4,534

Prescribing Profile

132

Unique Drugs

$163K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$177K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

73%

Female

0.88

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