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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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John NietersMD

Family Practice · Columbus, IN 47203

NPI: 1093766107

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Risk Flags

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

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12,207

Total Claims

$988K

Drug Cost

761

Beneficiaries

$1,298

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

-93%

Opioid rate vs peers

0.2% vs 2.6% avg

+22%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,298 vs $1,068 avg

+7%

Brand preference vs peers

9.6% 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

0.2%

Opioid Rate

21

Opioid Claims

$86

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

90% generic

Brand: 1,154 claims · $745K

Generic: 10,860 claims · $234K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Empagliflozin130$137K
Dulaglutide82$132K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog103$87K
Tirzepatide57$66K
Insulin Lispro28$28K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate24$23K
Insulin Aspart26$22K
Icosapent Ethyl28$21K
Empagliflozin/Linagliptin16$17K
Dexlansoprazole39$17K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog36$16K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol14$15K
Apixaban19$15K
Atorvastatin Calcium894$11K
Levothyroxine Sodium113$10K

Prescribing Profile

140

Unique Drugs

$188K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$199K

GLP-1 Drugs

15.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

53%

Female

0.97

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