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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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Kristi WalzMD

Family Practice · Sioux City, IA 51105

NPI: 1144214248

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Risk Flags

High cost outlier (population + peer)High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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9,883

Total Claims

$1.9M

Drug Cost

380

Beneficiaries

$4,882

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 31/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Cost per patient outlier+6
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+6%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.7% vs 2.6% avg

+357%

Cost per patient vs peers

$4,882 vs $1,068 avg

+99%

Brand preference vs peers

18.0% 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

2.7%

Opioid Rate

270

Opioid Claims

$3,121

Opioid Cost

8.5%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

82% generic

Brand: 1,753 claims · $1.7M

Generic: 8,012 claims · $143K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Ala54$219K
Semaglutide112$189K
Abacavir/Dolutegravir/Lamivudi28$104K
Emtricitabine/Tenofov Alafenam38$89K
Dolutegravir Sodium38$87K
Emtricitab/Rilpiviri/Tenof Ala24$81K
Apixaban91$80K
Darunavir/Cobicistat31$77K
Dulaglutide69$77K
Empagliflozin56$53K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter71$50K
Sitagliptin Phosphate32$50K
Elviteg/Cob/Emtri/Tenof Alafen12$49K
Insulin Regular, Human40$45K
Umeclidinium Bromide70$34K

Prescribing Profile

149

Unique Drugs

$202K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$290K

GLP-1 Drugs

31.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

66

Avg Age

66%

Female

1.77

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