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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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Alex DickertM.D.

Family Practice · Crystal River, FL 34429

NPI: 1427342245

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

Elevated antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriber

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18,437

Total Claims

$1.8M

Drug Cost

1,920

Beneficiaries

$920

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 15/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+62%

Opioid rate vs peers

4.2% vs 2.6% avg

-14%

Cost per patient vs peers

$920 vs $1,068 avg

+36%

Brand preference vs peers

12.2% 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

4.2%

Opioid Rate

772

Opioid Claims

$14K

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 2,231 claims · $1.5M

Generic: 16,017 claims · $304K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban212$216K
Rivaroxaban110$121K
Empagliflozin90$114K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter74$79K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog74$70K
Semaglutide45$62K
Dulaglutide35$60K
Sitagliptin Phosphate43$59K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol49$40K
Insulin Degludec12$40K
Tirzepatide23$35K
Exenatide Microspheres16$32K
Emtricitabine/Tenofov Alafenam12$28K
Insulin Degludec29$25K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol21$22K

Prescribing Profile

170

Unique Drugs

$599K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$178K

GLP-1 Drugs

15.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

51%

Female

2.35

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