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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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Michael PhillipsM.D.

Family Practice · Ruston, LA 71270

NPI: 1154391431

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

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

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25,878

Total Claims

$2.2M

Drug Cost

1,037

Beneficiaries

$2,110

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

-73%

Opioid rate vs peers

0.7% vs 2.6% avg

+98%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,110 vs $1,068 avg

+58%

Brand preference vs peers

14.2% 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

0.7%

Opioid Rate

178

Opioid Claims

$1,858

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 3,660 claims · $1.8M

Generic: 22,062 claims · $394K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban510$238K
Semaglutide138$162K
Dulaglutide141$129K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol178$116K
Empagliflozin117$95K
Tirzepatide83$92K
Dextromethorphan Hbr/Quinidine88$69K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog117$66K
Rivaroxaban115$58K
Sitagliptin Phosphate113$57K
Linaclotide84$57K
Mirabegron147$51K
Pimavanserin Tartrate16$36K
Liraglutide23$36K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog49$36K

Prescribing Profile

234

Unique Drugs

$607K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$419K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

59%

Female

1.29

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