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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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Courtney SchniedersM.D.

Internal Medicine · Lexington, KY 40509

NPI: 1114286275

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

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

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11,090

Total Claims

$1.2M

Drug Cost

587

Beneficiaries

$2,053

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. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+15%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.6% vs 2.2% avg

+46%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,053 vs $1,411 avg

+40%

Brand preference vs peers

14.9% 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

2.6%

Opioid Rate

285

Opioid Claims

$6,229

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

85% generic

Brand: 1,636 claims · $1.0M

Generic: 9,353 claims · $181K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Empagliflozin100$107K
Tirzepatide67$96K
Semaglutide59$74K
Liraglutide31$59K
Dulaglutide40$53K
Apixaban63$53K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog47$44K
Rivaroxaban30$32K
Emtricitabine/Tenofov Alafenam12$28K
Linaclotide26$28K
Sitagliptin Phosphate21$24K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter14$24K
Rimegepant Sulfate13$23K
Mirabegron28$22K
Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr34$20K

Prescribing Profile

158

Unique Drugs

$216K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$282K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

71

Avg Age

72%

Female

1.12

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