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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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John ButtrossMD

Internal Medicine · Memphis, TN 38138

NPI: 1053370213

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

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

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10,755

Total Claims

$960K

Drug Cost

932

Beneficiaries

$1,030

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. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-57%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.0% vs 2.2% avg

-27%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,030 vs $1,411 avg

+12%

Brand preference vs peers

11.9% 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

1.0%

Opioid Rate

103

Opioid Claims

$1,324

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 1,278 claims · $770K

Generic: 9,427 claims · $187K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Dulaglutide61$91K
Empagliflozin44$62K
Apixaban61$54K
Tirzepatide37$52K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol46$46K
Semaglutide28$39K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog49$35K
Sitagliptin Phosphate22$30K
Emtricitabine/Tenofov Alafenam12$28K
Rivaroxaban23$26K
Linagliptin21$25K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog27$20K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate19$14K
Levothyroxine Sodium138$12K
Insulin Degludec18$12K

Prescribing Profile

139

Unique Drugs

$218K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$182K

GLP-1 Drugs

15.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

56%

Female

0.89

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