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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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Julia SchwartzMD

Internal Medicine · Bismarck, ND 58501

NPI: 1134168685

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

High long-acting opioid rate vs peersHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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16,246

Total Claims

$1.1M

Drug Cost

799

Beneficiaries

$1,428

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 33/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+21%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.7% vs 2.2% avg

+1%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,428 vs $1,411 avg

-4%

Brand preference vs peers

10.2% vs 10.6% 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

2.7%

Opioid Rate

441

Opioid Claims

$26K

Opioid Cost

24.7%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

90% generic

Brand: 1,647 claims · $845K

Generic: 14,460 claims · $280K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban196$169K
Dulaglutide71$90K
Insulin Aspart61$62K
Empagliflozin41$43K
Rivaroxaban36$34K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog43$28K
Sitagliptin Phosphate17$26K
Mirabegron77$25K
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl22$24K
Semaglutide23$23K
Insulin Lispro27$23K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter21$21K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol12$21K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol31$19K
Insulin Detemir16$18K

Prescribing Profile

173

Unique Drugs

$362K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$113K

GLP-1 Drugs

33.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

77

Avg Age

86%

Female

1.06

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