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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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Michael JohnstonM.D.

Family Practice · Phenix City, AL 36870

NPI: 1043250327

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🟢 Low

Risk Flags

Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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8,796

Total Claims

$775K

Drug Cost

458

Beneficiaries

$1,692

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 13/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-80%

Opioid rate vs peers

0.5% vs 2.6% avg

+58%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,692 vs $1,068 avg

+35%

Brand preference vs peers

12.2% 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

0.5%

Opioid Rate

46

Opioid Claims

$220

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 1,054 claims · $630K

Generic: 7,602 claims · $138K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Dulaglutide89$115K
Semaglutide32$57K
Apixaban51$56K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol68$36K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog68$35K
Insulin Lispro30$24K
Insulin Detemir33$23K
Tirzepatide19$21K
Liraglutide28$21K
Tiotropium Bromide11$16K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter22$15K
Albuterol Sulfate349$13K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol11$10K
Insulin Aspart12$8,577
Ipratropium Bromide15$7,763

Prescribing Profile

121

Unique Drugs

$75K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$214K

GLP-1 Drugs

13.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

69

Avg Age

57%

Female

1.25

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