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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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Gene BighamM.D.

Internal Medicine · Cedar Hill, TX 75104

NPI: 1538126719

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Extreme fills per patient

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23,728

Total Claims

$1.9M

Drug Cost

682

Beneficiaries

$2,822

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. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+30%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.9% vs 2.2% avg

+100%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,822 vs $1,411 avg

+40%

Brand preference vs peers

14.9% vs 10.6% avg

Opioid Prescribing

2.9%

Opioid Rate

691

Opioid Claims

$13K

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

85% generic

Brand: 3,509 claims · $1.4M

Generic: 20,044 claims · $531K

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

57%

Female

1.85

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