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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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Sharon FergusonD.O.

Family Practice · Keene, NH 3431

NPI: 1124357165

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🟢 Low

Risk Flags

Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriber

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9,838

Total Claims

$829K

Drug Cost

933

Beneficiaries

$889

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 9/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+49%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.8% vs 2.6% avg

-17%

Cost per patient vs peers

$889 vs $1,068 avg

+24%

Brand preference vs peers

11.2% 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

3.8%

Opioid Rate

378

Opioid Claims

$9,682

Opioid Cost

11.1%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 1,093 claims · $636K

Generic: 8,668 claims · $190K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide97$115K
Apixaban98$92K
Empagliflozin36$49K
Dulaglutide28$36K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog36$29K
Rivaroxaban18$24K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter17$19K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate21$18K
Fluticasone Propionate34$18K
Mirabegron18$16K
Insulin Glargine/Lixisenatide15$15K
Tiotropium Bromide14$12K
Levothyroxine Sodium505$8,334
Insulin Aspart12$7,673
Fluticasone/Vilanterol15$7,652

Prescribing Profile

119

Unique Drugs

$173K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$151K

GLP-1 Drugs

9.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

67%

Female

1.10

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