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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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Jennifer PattersonM.D.

Family Practice · Independence, MO 64055

NPI: 1083873558

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🟢 Low

Risk Flags

Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriber

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11,150

Total Claims

$1.2M

Drug Cost

1,115

Beneficiaries

$1,066

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 9/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+83%

Opioid rate vs peers

4.7% vs 2.6% avg

0%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,066 vs $1,068 avg

+46%

Brand preference vs peers

13.2% 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

4.7%

Opioid Rate

527

Opioid Claims

$13K

Opioid Cost

2.1%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 1,455 claims · $981K

Generic: 9,591 claims · $201K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide52$95K
Mirabegron86$74K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter52$59K
Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr76$54K
Liraglutide15$48K
Insulin Degludec37$39K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol29$38K
Dulaglutide19$35K
Insulin Degludec55$34K
Apixaban31$33K
Tirzepatide16$29K
Rivaroxaban31$28K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog26$26K
Rsvpref3 Antigen/As01e/Pf78$25K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate29$24K

Prescribing Profile

158

Unique Drugs

$158K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$218K

GLP-1 Drugs

9.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

76%

Female

1.28

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