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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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Jason LudwigD.O.

Family Practice · Meridian, ID 83646

NPI: 1144258534

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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20,791

Total Claims

$1.5M

Drug Cost

1,016

Beneficiaries

$1,438

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 24/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-24%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.0% vs 2.6% avg

+35%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,438 vs $1,068 avg

+92%

Brand preference vs peers

17.3% 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

2.0%

Opioid Rate

406

Opioid Claims

$14K

Opioid Cost

10.6%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

83% generic

Brand: 3,581 claims · $1.1M

Generic: 17,098 claims · $403K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban830$304K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog146$56K
Mirabegron210$52K
Dulaglutide68$45K
Rivaroxaban110$39K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter53$39K
Lipase/Protease/Amylase58$35K
Tirzepatide22$29K
Pimavanserin Tartrate11$24K
Tiotropium Bromide36$23K
Empagliflozin65$23K
Brexpiprazole28$20K
Rifaximin12$20K
Semaglutide15$19K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol52$18K

Prescribing Profile

210

Unique Drugs

$415K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$93K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

78

Avg Age

63%

Female

1.79

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