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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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Bozena BiernatMD

Internal Medicine · De Pere, WI 54115

NPI: 1003890864

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

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

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20,100

Total Claims

$1.8M

Drug Cost

1,081

Beneficiaries

$1,670

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 21/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+42%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.2% vs 2.2% avg

+18%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,670 vs $1,411 avg

+20%

Brand preference vs peers

12.8% 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

3.2%

Opioid Rate

641

Opioid Claims

$15K

Opioid Cost

8.9%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 2,543 claims · $1.4M

Generic: 17,321 claims · $404K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Dulaglutide206$286K
Apixaban240$204K
Semaglutide84$99K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog130$99K
Empagliflozin62$78K
Rivaroxaban81$58K
Tirzepatide28$34K
Tiotropium Bromide27$28K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate52$28K
Insulin Lispro Protamin/Lispro15$28K
Sitagliptin Phosphate26$25K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol38$24K
Levothyroxine Sodium1,175$20K
Insulin Lispro24$18K
Linaclotide12$17K

Prescribing Profile

201

Unique Drugs

$365K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$419K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

79%

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.Methodology · About