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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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Nicholas LahayeM.D.

Family Practice · Ville Platte, LA 70586

NPI: 1013988799

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Risk Flags

High long-acting opioid rate vs peersHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberextreme_fills_per_patient

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15,650

Total Claims

$1.5M

Drug Cost

463

Beneficiaries

$3,257

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 36/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Long-acting opioid rate+8
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+5

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+89%

Opioid rate vs peers

4.9% vs 2.6% avg

+205%

Cost per patient vs peers

$3,257 vs $1,068 avg

+79%

Brand preference vs peers

16.1% 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

763

Opioid Claims

$34K

Opioid Cost

31.5%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

84% generic

Brand: 2,512 claims · $1.3M

Generic: 13,047 claims · $238K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide103$101K
Empagliflozin151$94K
Apixaban172$87K
Linaclotide164$80K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol121$80K
Rivaroxaban169$62K
Dulaglutide49$56K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter74$50K
Mirabegron171$49K
Lipase/Protease/Amylase30$45K
Sitagliptin Phosphate87$40K
Vibegron81$33K
Brexpiprazole18$27K
Insulin Degludec27$23K
Semaglutide24$22K

Prescribing Profile

197

Unique Drugs

$378K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$179K

GLP-1 Drugs

36.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

50%

Female

1.56

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