⚠️

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.

Read our methodology →

Clifton BakerMD

Family Practice · Denton, NC 27239

NPI: 1053370098

Share:

21

🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

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

Risk indicators are statistical patterns, not allegations. Learn more

16,844

Total Claims

$1.4M

Drug Cost

907

Beneficiaries

$1,546

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 21/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8

Score components are additive. Read full methodology

Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+90%

Opioid rate vs peers

4.9% vs 2.6% avg

+45%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,546 vs $1,068 avg

+25%

Brand preference vs peers

11.3% 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

⚠️

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

4.9%

Opioid Rate

825

Opioid Claims

$17K

Opioid Cost

2.9%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 1,891 claims · $1.2M

Generic: 14,858 claims · $242K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban270$198K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol214$151K
Empagliflozin103$122K
Semaglutide106$109K
Rivaroxaban109$73K
Sacubitril/Valsartan91$72K
Dulaglutide48$60K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter58$49K
Tirzepatide32$34K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate61$31K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog26$26K
Insulin Degludec24$24K
Sitagliptin Phosphate26$18K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol34$15K
Mirabegron27$13K

Prescribing Profile

171

Unique Drugs

$633K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$203K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

50%

Female

1.48

Avg Risk Score

Explore More

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