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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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Melinda PoyerD.O.

Family Practice · Rock Springs, WY 82901

NPI: 1033175831

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

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

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8,772

Total Claims

$827K

Drug Cost

560

Beneficiaries

$1,476

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

-59%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.0% vs 2.6% avg

+38%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,476 vs $1,068 avg

+78%

Brand preference vs peers

16.0% 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

1.0%

Opioid Rate

92

Opioid Claims

$854

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

84% generic

Brand: 1,390 claims · $660K

Generic: 7,281 claims · $162K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban150$108K
Semaglutide47$60K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog77$57K
Sitagliptin Phosphate46$53K
Tirzepatide35$42K
Rifaximin11$37K
Rivaroxaban31$34K
Empagliflozin15$20K
Insulin Aspart22$19K
Linagliptin18$16K
Linaclotide16$16K
Insulin Lispro23$15K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate21$15K
Semaglutide14$14K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol22$10K

Prescribing Profile

129

Unique Drugs

$234K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$116K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

68%

Female

1.01

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