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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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John FowlerMD

Internal Medicine · Spartanburg, SC 29303

NPI: 1538131933

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)High fills per patient

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19,097

Total Claims

$1.3M

Drug Cost

884

Beneficiaries

$1,492

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

+292%

Opioid rate vs peers

8.8% vs 2.2% avg

+6%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,492 vs $1,411 avg

-17%

Brand preference vs peers

8.9% vs 10.6% avg

🔎 Data Overview

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Opioid rate is 292% 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

8.8%

Opioid Rate

1,677

Opioid Claims

$42K

Opioid Cost

1.4%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

91% generic

Brand: 1,675 claims · $965K

Generic: 17,222 claims · $335K

Patient Profile

71

Avg Age

55%

Female

1.38

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