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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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Margo ThomasM.D.

Family Practice · Alexandria, LA 71301

NPI: 1114138658

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

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

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17,718

Total Claims

$2.4M

Drug Cost

835

Beneficiaries

$2,852

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 18/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+5
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+153%

Opioid rate vs peers

6.5% vs 2.6% avg

+167%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,852 vs $1,068 avg

+59%

Brand preference vs peers

14.3% 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

6.5%

Opioid Rate

1,154

Opioid Claims

$30K

Opioid Cost

2.6%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 2,507 claims · $2.0M

Generic: 15,030 claims · $325K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide123$211K
Empagliflozin164$206K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol156$177K
Dulaglutide88$143K
Valbenazine Tosylate12$111K
Linaclotide100$107K
Insulin Degludec56$77K
Dapaglifloz Propaned/Metformin57$69K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter67$63K
Apixaban63$55K
Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterol57$48K
Sitagliptin Phosphate31$45K
Icosapent Ethyl54$44K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog32$43K
Rifaximin12$42K

Prescribing Profile

191

Unique Drugs

$543K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$415K

GLP-1 Drugs

18.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

69

Avg Age

70%

Female

1.46

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