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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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Samuel WalkerM.D.

Emergency Medicine · Luverne, AL 36049

NPI: 1639258254

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Extreme fills per patient

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26,305

Total Claims

$1.8M

Drug Cost

814

Beneficiaries

$2,211

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. 44,021 Emergency Medicine providers

-38%

Opioid rate vs peers

5.9% vs 9.4% avg

+648%

Brand preference vs peers

11.1% vs 1.5% avg

⚠️ This provider has metrics more than 3 standard deviations above their specialty average in one or more categories.

Opioid Prescribing

5.9%

Opioid Rate

1,544

Opioid Claims

$39K

Opioid Cost

1.7%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 2,904 claims · $1.3M

Generic: 23,274 claims · $453K

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

59%

Female

1.31

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