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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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Richard BuchmanM.D.

Internal Medicine · Indianapolis, IN 46260

NPI: 1639457807

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15

🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)High fills per patient

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18,702

Total Claims

$2.2M

Drug Cost

910

Beneficiaries

$2,410

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

+139%

Opioid rate vs peers

5.3% vs 2.2% avg

+71%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,410 vs $1,411 avg

+33%

Brand preference vs peers

14.1% vs 10.6% avg

Opioid Prescribing

5.3%

Opioid Rate

999

Opioid Claims

$36K

Opioid Cost

7.7%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 2,608 claims · $1.7M

Generic: 15,904 claims · $459K

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

61%

Female

1.15

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