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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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David NorthM.D.

Family Practice · Oskaloosa, IA 52577

NPI: 1568450849

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

Elevated long-acting opioid rateHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Extreme fills per patient

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18,708

Total Claims

$534K

Drug Cost

479

Beneficiaries

$1,114

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 22/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
High fills per patient+5
Long-acting opioid rate+4

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-63%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.0% vs 2.6% avg

+4%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,114 vs $1,068 avg

+34%

Brand preference vs peers

12.1% vs 9.0% avg

Opioid Prescribing

1.0%

Opioid Rate

180

Opioid Claims

$5,953

Opioid Cost

20.6%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 2,252 claims · $370K

Generic: 16,428 claims · $162K

Patient Profile

79

Avg Age

66%

Female

1.37

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