⚠️

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.

Read our methodology →

Eric AmstutzCNP

Nurse Practitioner · Lima, OH 45805

NPI: 1073869863

Share:

21

🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 89%

Machine learning model identifies prescribing patterns consistent with confirmed fraud cases. This is a statistical indicator, not an accusation.

Learn more →

Risk Flags

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

Risk indicators are statistical patterns, not allegations. Learn more

9,168

Total Claims

$1.1M

Drug Cost

587

Beneficiaries

$1,915

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 21/100

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

Score components are additive. Read full methodology

Peer Comparison vs. 218,535 Nurse Practitioner providers

-30%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.7% vs 3.8% avg

+63%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,915 vs $1,174 avg

+64%

Brand preference vs peers

14.5% vs 8.9% 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

🤖

ML fraud detection score of 89% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 18 out of 20 decision trees flagged this provider.

⚠️

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

2.7%

Opioid Rate

244

Opioid Claims

$5,426

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 1,313 claims · $910K

Generic: 7,742 claims · $208K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Dulaglutide59$92K
Empagliflozin44$67K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol74$67K
Apixaban55$65K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol95$52K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog63$51K
Tiotropium Bromide63$47K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate58$43K
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl35$42K
Sitagliptin Phosphate33$37K
Semaglutide33$33K
Brexpiprazole14$31K
Rivaroxaban29$29K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter18$28K
Linagliptin38$23K

Prescribing Profile

160

Unique Drugs

$276K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$125K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

58%

Female

1.39

Avg Risk Score

Explore More

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