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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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Sara BernsPA-C

Physician Assistant · Oelwein, IA 50662

NPI: 1073742227

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

Elevated antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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10,912

Total Claims

$821K

Drug Cost

494

Beneficiaries

$1,661

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 18/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+5
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 109,535 Physician Assistant providers

-65%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.2% vs 9.2% avg

+131%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,661 vs $719 avg

+72%

Brand preference vs peers

11.4% vs 6.7% 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

3.2%

Opioid Rate

353

Opioid Claims

$10K

Opioid Cost

10.5%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 1,242 claims · $620K

Generic: 9,617 claims · $199K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide116$115K
Rivaroxaban71$60K
Apixaban101$58K
Semaglutide35$55K
Empagliflozin41$35K
Dulaglutide29$30K
Mirabegron57$29K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol45$22K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol37$16K
Liraglutide12$14K
Umeclidinium Bromide31$13K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate29$11K
Exenatide Microspheres13$10K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog27$9,714
Insulin Lispro11$9,475

Prescribing Profile

147

Unique Drugs

$176K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$213K

GLP-1 Drugs

18.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

60%

Female

1.25

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