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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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Cristina BickfordMD

Internal Medicine · Bedford, IN 47421

NPI: 1467446260

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15

🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)High fills per patient

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19,593

Total Claims

$2.0M

Drug Cost

772

Beneficiaries

$2,579

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

+238%

Opioid rate vs peers

7.6% vs 2.2% avg

+83%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,579 vs $1,411 avg

+23%

Brand preference vs peers

13.1% vs 10.6% avg

🔎 Data Overview

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Opioid rate is 238% above Internal Medicine peers. This is a significant deviation that may reflect a specialized patient population or concerning prescribing patterns.

Insights generated from CMS data analysis. Statistical patterns are not accusations — always consider clinical context.

Opioid Prescribing

7.6%

Opioid Rate

1,483

Opioid Claims

$25K

Opioid Cost

1.2%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 2,542 claims · $1.7M

Generic: 16,878 claims · $326K

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

68%

Female

1.25

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