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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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Brent OwenMD

Family Practice · Algona, IA 50511

NPI: 1063670735

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

High long-acting opioid rate vs peersHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriber

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10,307

Total Claims

$652K

Drug Cost

575

Beneficiaries

$1,133

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 30/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Long-acting opioid rate+8
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+32%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.4% vs 2.6% avg

+6%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,133 vs $1,068 avg

+66%

Brand preference vs peers

14.9% 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

3.4%

Opioid Rate

351

Opioid Claims

$17K

Opioid Cost

36.2%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

85% generic

Brand: 1,527 claims · $479K

Generic: 8,726 claims · $171K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban242$104K
Dulaglutide34$35K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog56$26K
Semaglutide22$21K
Tirzepatide13$21K
Insulin Aspart27$18K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate28$15K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog14$14K
Empagliflozin34$12K
Fentanyl97$12K
Insulin Detemir26$11K
Ipratropium/Albuterol Sulfate22$11K
Insulin Aspart15$11K
Insulin Lispro18$11K
Sitagliptin Phosphate35$10K

Prescribing Profile

142

Unique Drugs

$166K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$76K

GLP-1 Drugs

30.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

51%

Female

1.11

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