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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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Patricia AndersonMD

Internal Medicine · Dickinson, ND 58601

NPI: 1013970532

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

Elevated long-acting opioid rateHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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17,114

Total Claims

$1.5M

Drug Cost

606

Beneficiaries

$2,484

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 29/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Long-acting opioid rate+4
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+19%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.7% vs 2.2% avg

+76%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,484 vs $1,411 avg

+50%

Brand preference vs peers

15.9% 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

2.7%

Opioid Rate

457

Opioid Claims

$10K

Opioid Cost

16.8%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

84% generic

Brand: 2,692 claims · $1.2M

Generic: 14,190 claims · $295K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Insulin Aspart126$158K
Apixaban186$123K
Empagliflozin115$92K
Sitagliptin Phosphate127$88K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog121$78K
Rivaroxaban109$75K
Insulin Degludec45$42K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol64$38K
Insulin Detemir48$32K
Liraglutide19$26K
Linagliptin23$24K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol37$24K
Semaglutide21$20K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog20$19K
Potassium Chloride540$18K

Prescribing Profile

168

Unique Drugs

$554K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$46K

GLP-1 Drugs

29.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

77

Avg Age

68%

Female

1.17

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