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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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Brenda BuckleyM.D.

Family Practice · Fenton, MO 63026

NPI: 1134104466

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

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

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9,136

Total Claims

$893K

Drug Cost

595

Beneficiaries

$1,501

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

+122%

Opioid rate vs peers

5.7% vs 2.6% avg

+41%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,501 vs $1,068 avg

+55%

Brand preference vs peers

14.0% 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

5.7%

Opioid Rate

522

Opioid Claims

$47K

Opioid Cost

3.3%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 1,273 claims · $737K

Generic: 7,825 claims · $154K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter68$64K
Apixaban72$64K
Semaglutide63$62K
Empagliflozin33$43K
Dulaglutide27$35K
Rivaroxaban34$34K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol46$33K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate70$32K
Sitagliptin Phosphate18$25K
Ipratropium/Albuterol Sulfate22$24K
Oxycodone Hcl13$23K
Ubrogepant14$20K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog18$17K
Insulin Degludec14$16K
Insulin Detemir17$15K

Prescribing Profile

153

Unique Drugs

$198K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$111K

GLP-1 Drugs

15.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

70

Avg Age

69%

Female

1.25

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