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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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James DiethelmMD

Internal Medicine · Sylvania, OH 43560

NPI: 1093710410

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Risk Flags

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

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11,109

Total Claims

$892K

Drug Cost

825

Beneficiaries

$1,081

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. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-6%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.1% vs 2.2% avg

-23%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,081 vs $1,411 avg

+3%

Brand preference vs peers

11.0% vs 10.6% 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

2.1%

Opioid Rate

233

Opioid Claims

$3,682

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 1,212 claims · $686K

Generic: 9,820 claims · $203K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban140$132K
Sitagliptin Phosphate113$103K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter54$51K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol59$44K
Empagliflozin26$34K
Semaglutide27$32K
Rivaroxaban27$30K
Mirabegron34$27K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate37$25K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog17$22K
Semaglutide20$21K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog40$13K
Atorvastatin Calcium730$12K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol22$9,174
Rosuvastatin Calcium280$8,527

Prescribing Profile

142

Unique Drugs

$342K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$52K

GLP-1 Drugs

15.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

46%

Female

1.27

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