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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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Joann LambMD

Family Practice · New Castle, PA 16105

NPI: 1083620116

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

Elevated long-acting opioid rateHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriber

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10,992

Total Claims

$1.0M

Drug Cost

933

Beneficiaries

$1,105

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 25/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Long-acting opioid rate+4

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-55%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.2% vs 2.6% avg

+3%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,105 vs $1,068 avg

+32%

Brand preference vs peers

11.9% 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

127

Opioid Claims

$2,442

Opioid Cost

19.7%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 1,294 claims · $827K

Generic: 9,582 claims · $193K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban177$138K
Semaglutide72$94K
Empagliflozin61$67K
Rivaroxaban57$57K
Sitagliptin Phosphate41$48K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter33$31K
Insulin Glargine/Lixisenatide28$28K
Tirzepatide15$22K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog34$17K
Dulaglutide19$17K
Insulin Aspart12$16K
Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr33$16K
Mirabegron22$14K
Linagliptin24$13K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog20$11K

Prescribing Profile

159

Unique Drugs

$326K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$134K

GLP-1 Drugs

25.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

64%

Female

1.51

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