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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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Patricia KlassenMD

Family Practice · Topeka, KS 66606

NPI: 1073522868

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

Elevated long-acting opioid rateHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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8,624

Total Claims

$534K

Drug Cost

452

Beneficiaries

$1,182

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 29/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Long-acting opioid rate+4
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-26%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.9% vs 2.6% avg

+11%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,182 vs $1,068 avg

+12%

Brand preference vs peers

10.1% 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.

Opioid Prescribing

1.9%

Opioid Rate

165

Opioid Claims

$12K

Opioid Cost

23.6%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

90% generic

Brand: 859 claims · $365K

Generic: 7,682 claims · $165K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban67$54K
Sitagliptin Phosphate32$39K
Semaglutide18$25K
Dulaglutide12$20K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog27$18K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog35$18K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol36$15K
Mirabegron13$13K
Rivaroxaban15$13K
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl11$11K
Tiotropium Bromide11$9,661
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate14$8,816
Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr14$7,170
Atorvastatin Calcium434$5,227
Insulin Aspart16$5,211

Prescribing Profile

132

Unique Drugs

$110K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$44K

GLP-1 Drugs

29.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

77%

Female

1.17

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