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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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Dennis CarterD.O.

Family Practice · Poteau, OK 74953

NPI: 1336102532

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

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

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24,377

Total Claims

$1.9M

Drug Cost

573

Beneficiaries

$3,311

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 26/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+5

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+28%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.3% vs 2.6% avg

+210%

Cost per patient vs peers

$3,311 vs $1,068 avg

+118%

Brand preference vs peers

19.6% 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

3.3%

Opioid Rate

805

Opioid Claims

$31K

Opioid Cost

9.8%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

80% generic

Brand: 4,779 claims · $1.3M

Generic: 19,565 claims · $583K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban532$163K
Valbenazine Tosylate13$109K
Insulin Detemir181$84K
Insulin Aspart176$63K
Empagliflozin160$50K
Semaglutide49$50K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog70$42K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter49$42K
Sitagliptin Phosphate104$37K
Potassium Chloride855$28K
Linaclotide48$26K
Linagliptin56$21K
Dextromethorphan Hbr/Quinidine34$20K
Divalproex Sodium342$20K
Insulin Aspart28$20K

Prescribing Profile

224

Unique Drugs

$341K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$62K

GLP-1 Drugs

26.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

59%

Female

1.81

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