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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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Sarah HeincelmanM.D.

Family Practice · Moncks Corner, SC 29461

NPI: 1023339801

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

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

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8,563

Total Claims

$836K

Drug Cost

557

Beneficiaries

$1,502

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

-54%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.2% vs 2.6% avg

+41%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,502 vs $1,068 avg

+23%

Brand preference vs peers

11.1% 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.

🔎 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

1.2%

Opioid Rate

102

Opioid Claims

$628

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 937 claims · $661K

Generic: 7,517 claims · $170K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban86$88K
Semaglutide68$85K
Dulaglutide44$62K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog46$52K
Sitagliptin Phosphate20$29K
Empagliflozin21$24K
Rivaroxaban13$22K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol28$21K
Tirzepatide17$21K
Denosumab12$20K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog12$16K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate22$16K
Linaclotide21$16K
Canagliflozin13$15K
Atorvastatin Calcium579$11K

Prescribing Profile

139

Unique Drugs

$164K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$168K

GLP-1 Drugs

15.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

71

Avg Age

80%

Female

1.24

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