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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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James PalenM.D.

Family Practice · Cape Girardeau, MO 63703

NPI: 1598902728

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Extreme fills per patient

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22,212

Total Claims

$1.9M

Drug Cost

583

Beneficiaries

$3,287

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

+146%

Opioid rate vs peers

6.3% vs 2.6% avg

+208%

Cost per patient vs peers

$3,287 vs $1,068 avg

+55%

Brand preference vs peers

13.9% vs 9.0% avg

Opioid Prescribing

6.3%

Opioid Rate

1,407

Opioid Claims

$76K

Opioid Cost

9.6%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 3,081 claims · $1.4M

Generic: 19,008 claims · $544K

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

63%

Female

1.93

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