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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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Maria Fe BruceMD

Family Practice · Joplin, MO 64804

NPI: 1124136718

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

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

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20,759

Total Claims

$2.2M

Drug Cost

1,215

Beneficiaries

$1,829

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 15/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+70%

Opioid rate vs peers

4.4% vs 2.6% avg

+71%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,829 vs $1,068 avg

+63%

Brand preference vs peers

14.7% 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

4.4%

Opioid Rate

909

Opioid Claims

$16K

Opioid Cost

2.6%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

85% generic

Brand: 3,022 claims · $1.9M

Generic: 17,584 claims · $334K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide150$184K
Empagliflozin128$156K
Dulaglutide91$143K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter131$139K
Apixaban59$77K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate149$75K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol60$67K
Tirzepatide54$64K
Sitagliptin Phosphate60$58K
Rivaroxaban55$53K
Linagliptin32$47K
Linaclotide48$47K
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl39$41K
Insulin Detemir22$36K
Semaglutide24$35K

Prescribing Profile

185

Unique Drugs

$444K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$426K

GLP-1 Drugs

15.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

70

Avg Age

69%

Female

1.67

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