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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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Fletcher DerrickM.D.

Internal Medicine · Beaufort, SC 29906

NPI: 1083784110

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

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

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19,826

Total Claims

$1.6M

Drug Cost

1,418

Beneficiaries

$1,132

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 21/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-6%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.1% vs 2.2% avg

-20%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,132 vs $1,411 avg

-4%

Brand preference vs peers

10.2% 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

2.1%

Opioid Rate

418

Opioid Claims

$6,553

Opioid Cost

5.3%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

90% generic

Brand: 2,008 claims · $1.2M

Generic: 17,632 claims · $358K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide135$184K
Apixaban191$150K
Tirzepatide58$81K
Rivaroxaban78$80K
Sitagliptin Phosphate49$66K
Liraglutide30$60K
Insulin Detemir81$59K
Dulaglutide25$54K
Linaclotide19$27K
Exenatide Microspheres11$25K
Mirabegron25$25K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol18$22K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate46$22K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog23$21K
Empagliflozin11$16K

Prescribing Profile

185

Unique Drugs

$335K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$380K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

49%

Female

1.11

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