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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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Shawn AndersonDO

Family Practice · Meridian, MS 39301

NPI: 1003831397

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

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

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9,380

Total Claims

$825K

Drug Cost

535

Beneficiaries

$1,542

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

-24%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.0% vs 2.6% avg

+44%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,542 vs $1,068 avg

+43%

Brand preference vs peers

12.9% 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

2.0%

Opioid Rate

185

Opioid Claims

$1,701

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 1,200 claims · $680K

Generic: 8,130 claims · $143K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Empagliflozin67$82K
Sitagliptin Phosphate109$82K
Semaglutide57$67K
Apixaban99$58K
Dulaglutide48$53K
Rivaroxaban78$40K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol49$38K
Linaclotide16$20K
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl29$17K
Mirabegron37$17K
Tirzepatide13$15K
Vortioxetine Hydrobromide11$12K
Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterol15$11K
Insulin Degludec16$11K
Dapaglifloz Propaned/Metformin19$9,405

Prescribing Profile

137

Unique Drugs

$306K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$135K

GLP-1 Drugs

15.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

56%

Female

1.01

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