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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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Paul IkemireMD

Family Practice · New Orleans, LA 70113

NPI: 1477870210

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30

🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

High opioid rate vs specialty peersHigh cost outlier (population + peer)Elevated antipsychotic prescribing (65+)extreme_fills_per_patient

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14,077

Total Claims

$1.5M

Drug Cost

214

Beneficiaries

$7,054

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 30/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+10
Cost per patient outlier+6
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+5
High fills per patient+5

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+369%

Opioid rate vs peers

12.1% vs 2.6% avg

+561%

Cost per patient vs peers

$7,054 vs $1,068 avg

+65%

Brand preference vs peers

14.9% vs 9.0% avg

⚠️ This provider has metrics more than 3 standard deviations above their specialty average in one or more categories.

Opioid Prescribing

12.1%

Opioid Rate

1,703

Opioid Claims

$33K

Opioid Cost

0.8%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

85% generic

Brand: 2,081 claims · $1.3M

Generic: 11,930 claims · $220K

Patient Profile

61

Avg Age

61%

Female

1.90

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