⚠️

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.

Read our methodology →

Derek SkinnerMD

Family Practice · Lubbock, TX 79424

NPI: 1255394920

Share:

24

🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

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

Risk indicators are statistical patterns, not allegations. Learn more

39,051

Total Claims

$2.8M

Drug Cost

1,508

Beneficiaries

$1,830

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

Score components are additive. Read full methodology

Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+39%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.6% vs 2.6% avg

+71%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,830 vs $1,068 avg

+114%

Brand preference vs peers

19.3% 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

⚠️

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

3.6%

Opioid Rate

1,400

Opioid Claims

$75K

Opioid Cost

10.4%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

81% generic

Brand: 7,503 claims · $1.9M

Generic: 31,410 claims · $814K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban966$325K
Sitagliptin Phosphate149$101K
Dextromethorphan Hbr/Quinidine130$91K
Rivaroxaban261$80K
Sacubitril/Valsartan220$70K
Semaglutide54$65K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol105$54K
Tirzepatide49$48K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog88$47K
Mirabegron160$46K
Insulin Detemir87$44K
Empagliflozin113$43K
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen833$37K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog65$35K
Vibegron134$33K

Prescribing Profile

281

Unique Drugs

$728K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$180K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

61%

Female

1.91

Avg Risk Score

Explore More

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