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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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Russell MinorM.D.

Internal Medicine · Dalton, GA 30720

NPI: 1033162110

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High long-acting opioid rate vs peersElevated antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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14,213

Total Claims

$2.2M

Drug Cost

520

Beneficiaries

$4,274

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 28/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+131%

Opioid rate vs peers

5.2% vs 2.2% avg

+203%

Cost per patient vs peers

$4,274 vs $1,411 avg

+45%

Brand preference vs peers

15.4% vs 10.6% 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

5.2%

Opioid Rate

735

Opioid Claims

$109K

Opioid Cost

28.2%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

85% generic

Brand: 2,176 claims · $1.9M

Generic: 11,933 claims · $333K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban259$243K
Empagliflozin173$190K
Dulaglutide97$130K
Lipase/Protease/Amylase26$81K
Oxycodone Hcl45$73K
Metformin Hcl11$73K
Semaglutide45$71K
Semaglutide42$69K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol62$63K
Rivaroxaban43$58K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter49$43K
Mirabegron53$42K
Linaclotide52$38K
Sacubitril/Valsartan26$37K
Sitagliptin Phosphate34$34K

Prescribing Profile

185

Unique Drugs

$655K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$298K

GLP-1 Drugs

28.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

51%

Female

1.40

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