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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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Brittney BerckmanMD

Internal Medicine · Tifton, GA 31794

NPI: 1114189230

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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11,026

Total Claims

$1.6M

Drug Cost

456

Beneficiaries

$3,461

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 24/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+130%

Opioid rate vs peers

5.1% vs 2.2% avg

+145%

Cost per patient vs peers

$3,461 vs $1,411 avg

+42%

Brand preference vs peers

15.1% 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

5.1%

Opioid Rate

567

Opioid Claims

$16K

Opioid Cost

5.8%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

85% generic

Brand: 1,647 claims · $1.3M

Generic: 9,253 claims · $221K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide145$194K
Tirzepatide148$183K
Linaclotide144$138K
Valbenazine Tosylate11$87K
Apixaban81$63K
Mirabegron41$56K
Dulaglutide29$42K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol45$41K
Lipase/Protease/Amylase12$34K
Rivaroxaban29$34K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog57$30K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate33$27K
Sitagliptin Phosphate16$25K
Venlafaxine Hcl12$18K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol16$17K

Prescribing Profile

149

Unique Drugs

$174K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$419K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

73%

Female

1.53

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