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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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Matthew WalkerM.D.

Family Practice · Walker, LA 70785

NPI: 1023336724

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

Elevated antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriber

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11,198

Total Claims

$1.7M

Drug Cost

700

Beneficiaries

$2,367

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 15/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+5

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-67%

Opioid rate vs peers

0.8% vs 2.6% avg

+122%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,367 vs $1,068 avg

+67%

Brand preference vs peers

15.0% 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

0.8%

Opioid Rate

95

Opioid Claims

$833

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

85% generic

Brand: 1,665 claims · $1.5M

Generic: 9,408 claims · $140K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Dulaglutide240$363K
Semaglutide165$206K
Tirzepatide82$141K
Empagliflozin85$117K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter68$82K
Insulin Glargine/Lixisenatide55$56K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog66$53K
Apixaban31$38K
Rifaximin11$37K
Tiotropium Br/Olodaterol Hcl46$34K
Insulin Degludec15$29K
Linaclotide35$27K
Sitagliptin Phosphate29$27K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol35$24K
Cariprazine Hcl13$22K

Prescribing Profile

143

Unique Drugs

$223K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$711K

GLP-1 Drugs

15.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

51%

Female

1.48

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 of wrongdoing.Methodology · About · Dispute this data