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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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Carl DitchM.D.

Internal Medicine · New Iberia, LA 70560

NPI: 1124101225

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

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

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14,105

Total Claims

$1.2M

Drug Cost

685

Beneficiaries

$1,776

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 18/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+5
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-44%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.2% vs 2.2% avg

+26%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,776 vs $1,411 avg

-5%

Brand preference vs peers

10.1% 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

1.2%

Opioid Rate

176

Opioid Claims

$2,796

Opioid Cost

6.3%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

90% generic

Brand: 1,421 claims · $903K

Generic: 12,598 claims · $310K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Dulaglutide183$216K
Apixaban149$118K
Rivaroxaban65$54K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog88$52K
Sitagliptin Phosphate30$37K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog35$33K
Semaglutide22$24K
Empagliflozin26$21K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol33$18K
Linaclotide24$18K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog29$16K
Insulin Detemir16$8,001
Dapagliflozin Propanediol13$7,925
Pantoprazole Sodium616$7,872
Dabigatran Etexilate Mesylate15$7,808

Prescribing Profile

157

Unique Drugs

$239K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$240K

GLP-1 Drugs

18.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

54%

Female

1.03

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