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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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Brian WellsMD

Internal Medicine · Bessemer, AL 35022

NPI: 1457666406

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15

🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)High fills per patient

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18,378

Total Claims

$1.3M

Drug Cost

806

Beneficiaries

$1,658

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 15/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+7%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.4% vs 2.2% avg

+18%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,658 vs $1,411 avg

+1%

Brand preference vs peers

10.8% vs 10.6% avg

Opioid Prescribing

2.4%

Opioid Rate

442

Opioid Claims

$4,779

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 1,959 claims · $1.0M

Generic: 16,219 claims · $324K

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

57%

Female

1.48

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