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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 WardARNP

Nurse Practitioner · Enid, OK 73701

NPI: 1053409052

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Risk Flags

Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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9,870

Total Claims

$1.3M

Drug Cost

520

Beneficiaries

$2,526

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 13/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 218,535 Nurse Practitioner providers

-57%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.6% vs 3.8% avg

+115%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,526 vs $1,174 avg

+79%

Brand preference vs peers

15.9% 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

1.6%

Opioid Rate

161

Opioid Claims

$1,679

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

84% generic

Brand: 1,554 claims · $1.1M

Generic: 8,247 claims · $196K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Tirzepatide107$131K
Empagliflozin134$129K
Semaglutide101$111K
Dulaglutide83$105K
Apixaban66$71K
Sitagliptin Phosphate64$64K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter46$62K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol50$61K
Rivaroxaban34$28K
Insulin Degludec35$26K
Insulin Detemir32$21K
Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterol18$17K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate22$16K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol23$14K
Exenatide Microspheres14$12K

Prescribing Profile

157

Unique Drugs

$363K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$347K

GLP-1 Drugs

13.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

51%

Female

1.08

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