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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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Melissa LamaN.P.

Nurse Practitioner · Ponchatoula, LA 70454

NPI: 1134489032

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🟢 Low

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)

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10,711

Total Claims

$1.3M

Drug Cost

602

Beneficiaries

$2,197

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 12/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10

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Peer Comparison vs. 218,535 Nurse Practitioner providers

+87%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,197 vs $1,174 avg

+78%

Brand preference vs peers

15.7% vs 8.9% avg

Brand vs Generic

84% generic

Brand: 1,673 claims · $1.1M

Generic: 8,952 claims · $172K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Dapagliflozin Propanediol153$124K
Semaglutide85$92K
Tirzepatide71$89K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter82$74K
Empagliflozin72$71K
Dulaglutide41$55K
Apixaban50$45K
Cariprazine Hcl23$34K
Denosumab20$32K
Semaglutide20$32K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate41$29K
Mirabegron43$28K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog25$26K
Sitagliptin Phosphate26$26K
Icosapent Ethyl51$24K

Prescribing Profile

160

Unique Drugs

$305K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$268K

GLP-1 Drugs

12.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

57%

Female

1.23

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