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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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Edward ZimmermanM.D.

Family Practice · Worland, WY 82401

NPI: 1386646669

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33

🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

High opioid rate vs specialty peersHigh long-acting opioid rate vs peersHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)High fills per patient

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4,575

Total Claims

$355K

Drug Cost

241

Beneficiaries

$1,471

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 33/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+437%

Opioid rate vs peers

13.9% vs 2.6% avg

+38%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,471 vs $1,068 avg

+50%

Brand preference vs peers

13.5% vs 9.0% avg

🔎 Data Overview

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Opioid rate is 437% above Family Practice peers. This is a significant deviation that may reflect a specialized patient population or concerning prescribing patterns.

Insights generated from CMS data analysis. Statistical patterns are not accusations — always consider clinical context.

Opioid Prescribing

13.9%

Opioid Rate

634

Opioid Claims

$42K

Opioid Cost

26.0%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 613 claims · $273K

Generic: 3,931 claims · $80K

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

54%

Female

1.28

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