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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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James MaloneD.O.

Family Practice · Bridgeport, WV 26330

NPI: 1134225832

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

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

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22,951

Total Claims

$1.9M

Drug Cost

877

Beneficiaries

$2,123

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

+59%

Opioid rate vs peers

4.1% vs 2.6% avg

+99%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,123 vs $1,068 avg

+41%

Brand preference vs peers

12.7% 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

4.1%

Opioid Rate

943

Opioid Claims

$35K

Opioid Cost

4.6%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 2,889 claims · $1.5M

Generic: 19,914 claims · $347K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Empagliflozin239$253K
Apixaban290$182K
Rivaroxaban141$101K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog234$84K
Semaglutide59$62K
Sitagliptin Phosphate40$52K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter60$50K
Dulaglutide27$44K
Mirabegron54$40K
Sacubitril/Valsartan54$39K
Linaclotide51$39K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol65$36K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol42$34K
Rifaximin11$27K
Insulin Degludec46$25K

Prescribing Profile

222

Unique Drugs

$682K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$128K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

59%

Female

1.79

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