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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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Scott SimeonM.D.

Internal Medicine · Kenner, LA 70065

NPI: 1093784696

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

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

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12,703

Total Claims

$849K

Drug Cost

771

Beneficiaries

$1,101

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

+67%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.7% vs 2.2% avg

-22%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,101 vs $1,411 avg

-16%

Brand preference vs peers

9.0% 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

3.7%

Opioid Rate

476

Opioid Claims

$11K

Opioid Cost

8.4%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

91% generic

Brand: 1,128 claims · $645K

Generic: 11,471 claims · $199K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban122$102K
Insulin Degludec98$74K
Semaglutide48$52K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter52$48K
Sitagliptin Phosphate42$40K
Empagliflozin32$27K
Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterol39$26K
Dulaglutide25$25K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol30$20K
Mirabegron30$18K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate19$14K
Rivaroxaban18$13K
Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr25$13K
Linaclotide15$12K
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl20$12K

Prescribing Profile

164

Unique Drugs

$201K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$77K

GLP-1 Drugs

15.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

51%

Female

1.45

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