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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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Laura FerriesMD

Internal Medicine · Sheridan, WY 82801

NPI: 1700827557

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30

🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Elevated cost per beneficiaryHigh long-acting opioid rate vs peersHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Extreme fills per patient

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6,149

Total Claims

$512K

Drug Cost

102

Beneficiaries

$5,023

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 30/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Long-acting opioid rate+8
High fills per patient+5
Cost per patient outlier+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+6%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.4% vs 2.2% avg

+256%

Cost per patient vs peers

$5,023 vs $1,411 avg

+85%

Brand preference vs peers

19.7% vs 10.6% avg

Opioid Prescribing

2.4%

Opioid Rate

146

Opioid Claims

$6,693

Opioid Cost

23.3%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

80% generic

Brand: 1,193 claims · $255K

Generic: 4,867 claims · $252K

Patient Profile

82

Avg Age

67%

Female

2.16

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