⚠️

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 →

Michael BuckM.D.

Family Practice · Alexandria, LA 71303

NPI: 1063402667

Share:

15

🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 91%

Machine learning model identifies prescribing patterns consistent with confirmed fraud cases. This is a statistical indicator, not an accusation.

Learn more →

Risk Flags

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

Risk indicators are statistical patterns, not allegations. Learn more

12,255

Total Claims

$1.4M

Drug Cost

669

Beneficiaries

$2,076

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 15/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+5

Score components are additive. Read full methodology

Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-6%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.4% vs 2.6% avg

+94%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,076 vs $1,068 avg

+39%

Brand preference vs peers

12.5% 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

🤖

ML fraud detection score of 91% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 18 out of 20 decision trees flagged this provider.

⚠️

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

2.4%

Opioid Rate

296

Opioid Claims

$2,685

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 1,520 claims · $1.2M

Generic: 10,627 claims · $202K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Empagliflozin125$133K
Apixaban141$130K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol116$101K
Tirzepatide69$93K
Semaglutide69$91K
Dulaglutide53$62K
Insulin Glargine/Lixisenatide50$51K
Semaglutide33$47K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter47$46K
Rivaroxaban47$46K
Linaclotide44$38K
Sacubitril/Valsartan41$36K
Sitagliptin Phosphate34$36K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog48$34K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol31$16K

Prescribing Profile

160

Unique Drugs

$498K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$292K

GLP-1 Drugs

15.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

57%

Female

1.03

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