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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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Marty BallardFNP

Nurse Practitioner · Brookhaven, MS 39601

NPI: 1023622081

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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10,486

Total Claims

$1.2M

Drug Cost

437

Beneficiaries

$2,782

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 24/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 218,535 Nurse Practitioner providers

-93%

Opioid rate vs peers

0.2% vs 3.8% avg

+137%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,782 vs $1,174 avg

+59%

Brand preference vs peers

14.1% vs 8.9% 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

0.2%

Opioid Rate

26

Opioid Claims

$162

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 1,472 claims · $1.1M

Generic: 8,963 claims · $143K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide146$175K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol168$134K
Tirzepatide61$87K
Empagliflozin86$86K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter83$71K
Dulaglutide35$49K
Insulin Degludec38$42K
Apixaban50$34K
Linaclotide44$31K
Cariprazine Hcl21$31K
Aripiprazole12$27K
Brivaracetam11$24K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog17$24K
Mirabegron32$23K
Rivaroxaban20$23K

Prescribing Profile

146

Unique Drugs

$276K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$311K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

67

Avg Age

57%

Female

1.40

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