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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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Katherine BlalockM.D.

Family Practice · Bryan, TX 77802

NPI: 1083996177

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

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

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12,404

Total Claims

$1.4M

Drug Cost

687

Beneficiaries

$2,014

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. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-3%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.5% vs 2.6% avg

+89%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,014 vs $1,068 avg

+55%

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

2.5%

Opioid Rate

311

Opioid Claims

$17K

Opioid Cost

5.8%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 1,718 claims · $1.2M

Generic: 10,599 claims · $224K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban253$135K
Dulaglutide109$107K
Empagliflozin112$101K
Semaglutide34$57K
Pimavanserin Tartrate11$55K
Sitagliptin Phosphate60$48K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog91$45K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog46$30K
Rivaroxaban48$29K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate37$24K
Sacubitril/Valsartan29$21K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter19$21K
Tirzepatide12$21K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol18$20K
Mirabegron31$20K

Prescribing Profile

178

Unique Drugs

$357K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$184K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

68%

Female

1.43

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