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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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Angela CliftonM.D.

Family Practice · Boaz, AL 35957

NPI: 1124059399

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

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

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28,169

Total Claims

$2.2M

Drug Cost

1,039

Beneficiaries

$2,120

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. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+49%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.8% vs 2.6% avg

+99%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,120 vs $1,068 avg

+55%

Brand preference vs peers

14.0% 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

3.8%

Opioid Rate

1,081

Opioid Claims

$21K

Opioid Cost

3.5%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 3,892 claims · $1.6M

Generic: 23,964 claims · $557K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban604$236K
Rivaroxaban248$94K
Sitagliptin Phosphate71$62K
Tofacitinib Citrate12$60K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog79$56K
Dulaglutide57$53K
Empagliflozin61$49K
Linaclotide69$41K
Mirabegron123$40K
Brexpiprazole47$37K
Insulin Aspart85$30K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog84$29K
Insulin Aspart29$29K
Tirzepatide27$29K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog43$28K

Prescribing Profile

255

Unique Drugs

$538K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$99K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

71%

Female

1.62

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