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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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Patrick BrownMD

Family Practice · Scottsbluff, NE 69361

NPI: 1023025533

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

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

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12,144

Total Claims

$949K

Drug Cost

661

Beneficiaries

$1,436

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. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-2%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.5% vs 2.6% avg

+34%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,436 vs $1,068 avg

+61%

Brand preference vs peers

14.5% 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

2.5%

Opioid Rate

308

Opioid Claims

$6,006

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 1,745 claims · $746K

Generic: 10,319 claims · $199K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban253$113K
Dulaglutide62$63K
Empagliflozin86$55K
Semaglutide39$37K
Sitagliptin Phosphate32$36K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog51$34K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate54$29K
Rivaroxaban26$25K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog58$24K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol28$20K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol34$19K
Tiotropium Bromide32$17K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol35$17K
Linaclotide15$13K
Semaglutide11$13K

Prescribing Profile

166

Unique Drugs

$254K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$113K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

48%

Female

1.00

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