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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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Joanne SmithD.O.

Family Practice · Andalusia, AL 36420

NPI: 1104821099

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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15,553

Total Claims

$888K

Drug Cost

652

Beneficiaries

$1,363

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 24/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+240%

Opioid rate vs peers

8.8% vs 2.6% avg

+28%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,363 vs $1,068 avg

+6%

Brand preference vs peers

9.5% 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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Opioid rate is 240% above Family Practice peers. This is a significant deviation that may reflect a specialized patient population or concerning prescribing patterns.

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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

8.8%

Opioid Rate

1,365

Opioid Claims

$40K

Opioid Cost

4.3%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

91% generic

Brand: 1,469 claims · $559K

Generic: 13,987 claims · $323K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban134$70K
Pimavanserin Tartrate25$58K
Sitagliptin Phosphate115$47K
Semaglutide43$47K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter32$27K
Ipratropium/Albuterol Sulfate21$25K
Linaclotide37$21K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol19$20K
Dulaglutide18$19K
Insulin Nph Hum/Reg Insulin Hm11$18K
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen681$16K
Mirabegron25$14K
Insulin Detemir17$13K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog23$13K
Tirzepatide11$12K

Prescribing Profile

178

Unique Drugs

$137K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$78K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

71%

Female

1.40

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