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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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David CarlsonM.D.

Family Practice · West Burlington, IA 52655

NPI: 1033285945

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

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

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10,275

Total Claims

$826K

Drug Cost

701

Beneficiaries

$1,179

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

-34%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.7% vs 2.6% avg

+10%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,179 vs $1,068 avg

+37%

Brand preference vs peers

12.4% 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

1.7%

Opioid Rate

175

Opioid Claims

$4,340

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 1,252 claims · $624K

Generic: 8,883 claims · $194K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban121$105K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog105$72K
Rivaroxaban68$40K
Insulin Lispro45$37K
Empagliflozin23$30K
Insulin Aspart14$26K
Semaglutide26$26K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate47$24K
Insulin Aspart28$23K
Tiotropium Bromide37$20K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol11$14K
Atorvastatin Calcium843$13K
Dulaglutide12$11K
Fluticasone Propionate25$10K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog17$9,921

Prescribing Profile

131

Unique Drugs

$237K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$37K

GLP-1 Drugs

15.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

54%

Female

1.09

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