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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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Diane ArmstrongM.D.

Family Practice · Fairfield, OH 45014

NPI: 1104913508

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

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

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11,191

Total Claims

$927K

Drug Cost

584

Beneficiaries

$1,587

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

-17%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.1% vs 2.6% avg

+49%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,587 vs $1,068 avg

+36%

Brand preference vs peers

12.2% 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

2.1%

Opioid Rate

239

Opioid Claims

$4,683

Opioid Cost

6.3%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 1,357 claims · $759K

Generic: 9,726 claims · $164K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Empagliflozin88$108K
Apixaban118$102K
Rivaroxaban74$76K
Dulaglutide34$44K
Tirzepatide27$40K
Sitagliptin Phosphate38$36K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol45$33K
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl34$32K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter36$29K
Semaglutide20$29K
Insulin Degludec32$21K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog47$19K
Semaglutide14$14K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate27$13K
Linaclotide11$10K

Prescribing Profile

159

Unique Drugs

$361K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$126K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

81%

Female

1.24

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