⚠️

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.

Read our methodology →

T SherpaM.D.

Family Practice · Myerstown, PA 17067

NPI: 1124021845

Share:

15

🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 86%

Machine learning model identifies prescribing patterns consistent with confirmed fraud cases. This is a statistical indicator, not an accusation.

Learn more →

Risk Flags

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

Risk indicators are statistical patterns, not allegations. Learn more

13,268

Total Claims

$957K

Drug Cost

787

Beneficiaries

$1,216

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 15/100

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

Score components are additive. Read full methodology

Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-3%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.5% vs 2.6% avg

+14%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,216 vs $1,068 avg

-14%

Brand preference vs peers

7.8% 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

🤖

ML fraud detection score of 86% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 17 out of 20 decision trees flagged this provider.

⚠️

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

2.5%

Opioid Rate

332

Opioid Claims

$2,182

Opioid Cost

4.5%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

92% generic

Brand: 1,026 claims · $721K

Generic: 12,185 claims · $232K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban100$103K
Empagliflozin72$81K
Sitagliptin Phosphate37$59K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol70$58K
Rivaroxaban50$48K
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl27$43K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol50$32K
Dulaglutide19$25K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog30$20K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol32$16K
Mirabegron30$16K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate25$15K
Atorvastatin Calcium901$13K
Venlafaxine Hcl16$13K
Canagliflozin16$11K

Prescribing Profile

139

Unique Drugs

$349K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$34K

GLP-1 Drugs

15.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

57%

Female

1.12

Avg Risk Score

Explore More

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