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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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Richard HightowerM.D.

Family Practice · Pooler, GA 31322

NPI: 1487652285

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Extreme fills per patient

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25,875

Total Claims

$1.6M

Drug Cost

791

Beneficiaries

$2,050

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 17/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-15%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.2% vs 2.6% avg

+92%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,050 vs $1,068 avg

+31%

Brand preference vs peers

11.8% vs 9.0% avg

Opioid Prescribing

2.2%

Opioid Rate

565

Opioid Claims

$6,065

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 3,032 claims · $1.3M

Generic: 22,622 claims · $318K

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

51%

Female

1.55

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