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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 BendingerD.O.

Family Practice · Abbeville, AL 36310

NPI: 1558321786

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15

🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)High fills per patient

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31,574

Total Claims

$3.0M

Drug Cost

1,432

Beneficiaries

$2,100

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. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+209%

Opioid rate vs peers

8.0% vs 2.6% avg

+97%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,100 vs $1,068 avg

+27%

Brand preference vs peers

11.4% vs 9.0% avg

🔎 Data Overview

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Opioid rate is 209% above Family Practice 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

8.0%

Opioid Rate

2,514

Opioid Claims

$51K

Opioid Cost

3.1%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 3,579 claims · $2.3M

Generic: 27,742 claims · $649K

Patient Profile

70

Avg Age

59%

Female

1.34

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