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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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Christopher SkaggsM.D.

Internal Medicine · South Charleston, WV 25309

NPI: 1598739476

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15

🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)High fills per patient

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33,035

Total Claims

$2.5M

Drug Cost

1,073

Beneficiaries

$2,352

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

+72%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.9% vs 2.2% avg

+67%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,352 vs $1,411 avg

+4%

Brand preference vs peers

11.1% vs 10.6% avg

Opioid Prescribing

3.9%

Opioid Rate

1,275

Opioid Claims

$41K

Opioid Cost

7.1%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 3,643 claims · $2.0M

Generic: 29,164 claims · $472K

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

54%

Female

1.59

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