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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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Laura BlackfordMD

Family Practice · Plymouth, IN 46563

NPI: 1073892428

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

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

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13,471

Total Claims

$1.2M

Drug Cost

1,078

Beneficiaries

$1,076

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 15/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-48%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.3% vs 2.6% avg

+1%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,076 vs $1,068 avg

+26%

Brand preference vs peers

11.4% 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

1.3%

Opioid Rate

181

Opioid Claims

$4,361

Opioid Cost

10.5%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 1,511 claims · $903K

Generic: 11,801 claims · $241K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Dulaglutide88$135K
Apixaban127$91K
Semaglutide41$73K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog68$59K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter55$57K
Tirzepatide36$52K
Sitagliptin Phosphate31$50K
Empagliflozin28$37K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate40$32K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol33$24K
Linagliptin38$20K
Insulin Degludec12$18K
Ipratropium/Albuterol Sulfate26$18K
Rivaroxaban35$16K
Levothyroxine Sodium964$12K

Prescribing Profile

152

Unique Drugs

$202K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$272K

GLP-1 Drugs

15.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

68%

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