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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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Scott SmithM.D.

Internal Medicine · Kearney, NE 68845

NPI: 1205819158

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

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

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26,869

Total Claims

$1.7M

Drug Cost

937

Beneficiaries

$1,846

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

-8%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.1% vs 2.2% avg

+31%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,846 vs $1,411 avg

+7%

Brand preference vs peers

11.4% 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

2.1%

Opioid Rate

553

Opioid Claims

$24K

Opioid Cost

4.5%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 3,032 claims · $1.3M

Generic: 23,553 claims · $415K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Rivaroxaban174$127K
Apixaban205$126K
Empagliflozin112$97K
Insulin Degludec87$90K
Mirabegron203$69K
Evolocumab61$44K
Insulin Aspart64$42K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog38$38K
Insulin Degludec52$37K
Semaglutide34$36K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog36$36K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate72$35K
Insulin Detemir49$30K
Insulin Detemir25$24K
Tirzepatide21$23K

Prescribing Profile

207

Unique Drugs

$414K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$77K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

50%

Female

1.19

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