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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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Wesley NickensM.D.

Family Practice · Amarillo, TX 79109

NPI: 1043405913

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

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

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8,787

Total Claims

$889K

Drug Cost

607

Beneficiaries

$1,465

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

+92%

Opioid rate vs peers

5.0% vs 2.6% avg

+37%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,465 vs $1,068 avg

+54%

Brand preference vs peers

13.9% 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

5.0%

Opioid Rate

436

Opioid Claims

$11K

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 1,209 claims · $742K

Generic: 7,495 claims · $142K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter138$107K
Semaglutide80$99K
Apixaban66$62K
Insulin Degludec26$42K
Rivaroxaban31$32K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog40$31K
Insulin Aspart21$28K
Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterol32$27K
Empagliflozin18$27K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol24$26K
Sitagliptin Phosphate34$22K
Tirzepatide13$22K
Vortioxetine Hydrobromide17$17K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog24$16K
Evolocumab17$13K

Prescribing Profile

139

Unique Drugs

$197K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$133K

GLP-1 Drugs

15.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

59%

Female

1.26

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