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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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Joshua MccarthyMD

Family Practice · Waycross, GA 31501

NPI: 1578827408

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Extreme fills per patient

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32,518

Total Claims

$2.4M

Drug Cost

775

Beneficiaries

$3,134

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. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+183%

Opioid rate vs peers

7.3% vs 2.6% avg

+193%

Cost per patient vs peers

$3,134 vs $1,068 avg

+63%

Brand preference vs peers

14.6% vs 9.0% avg

Opioid Prescribing

7.3%

Opioid Rate

2,370

Opioid Claims

$149K

Opioid Cost

8.1%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

85% generic

Brand: 4,730 claims · $1.9M

Generic: 27,605 claims · $469K

Patient Profile

71

Avg Age

56%

Female

1.72

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