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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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Fred CaldwellM.D.

Internal Medicine · Poplar Bluff, MO 63901

NPI: 1558308239

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)High fills per patient

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32,923

Total Claims

$2.7M

Drug Cost

1,384

Beneficiaries

$1,978

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

+8%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.4% vs 2.2% avg

+40%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,978 vs $1,411 avg

+35%

Brand preference vs peers

14.4% vs 10.6% avg

Opioid Prescribing

2.4%

Opioid Rate

798

Opioid Claims

$12K

Opioid Cost

4.1%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 4,693 claims · $2.2M

Generic: 27,917 claims · $558K

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

61%

Female

1.45

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