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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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Richard EdwardsM.D.

Family Practice · Jennings, LA 70546

NPI: 1003059403

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🟡 Moderate

🤖 ML Fraud Detection Score: 96%

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Risk Flags

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

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22,682

Total Claims

$2.0M

Drug Cost

727

Beneficiaries

$2,734

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

+88%

Opioid rate vs peers

4.9% vs 2.6% avg

+156%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,734 vs $1,068 avg

+49%

Brand preference vs peers

13.4% 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.

Opioid Prescribing

4.9%

Opioid Rate

1,101

Opioid Claims

$16K

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 3,025 claims · $1.7M

Generic: 19,469 claims · $291K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide133$146K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol153$98K
Secukinumab12$93K
Tirzepatide76$92K
Dulaglutide88$85K
Apixaban134$74K
Empagliflozin115$74K
Dapaglifloz Propaned/Metformin91$73K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog103$72K
Semaglutide60$68K
Insulin Glargine/Lixisenatide78$62K
Sitagliptin Phosphate117$55K
Rivaroxaban81$50K
Cariprazine Hcl32$47K
Linaclotide69$44K

Prescribing Profile

223

Unique Drugs

$384K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$409K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

70

Avg Age

55%

Female

1.52

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.Methodology · About