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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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Joanna HoltonM.D.

Family Practice · Pineville, LA 71360

NPI: 1356322663

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

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

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18,996

Total Claims

$2.0M

Drug Cost

749

Beneficiaries

$2,611

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. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+96%

Opioid rate vs peers

5.1% vs 2.6% avg

+145%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,611 vs $1,068 avg

+59%

Brand preference vs peers

14.3% 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

5.1%

Opioid Rate

962

Opioid Claims

$21K

Opioid Cost

5.4%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 2,703 claims · $1.6M

Generic: 16,157 claims · $311K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Dulaglutide160$178K
Empagliflozin98$91K
Tirzepatide70$83K
Apixaban96$81K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter93$77K
Semaglutide65$72K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol102$68K
Insulin Aspart46$51K
Evolocumab65$47K
Linaclotide48$46K
Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterol63$44K
Insulin Degludec37$44K
Semaglutide36$43K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog50$41K
Icosapent Ethyl74$36K

Prescribing Profile

214

Unique Drugs

$363K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$376K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

74%

Female

1.16

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