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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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Melinda SmithM.D.

Internal Medicine · Muscatine, IA 52761

NPI: 1649257254

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15

🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)High fills per patient

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18,442

Total Claims

$1.5M

Drug Cost

771

Beneficiaries

$1,907

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

+44%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.2% vs 2.2% avg

+35%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,907 vs $1,411 avg

+15%

Brand preference vs peers

12.2% vs 10.6% avg

Opioid Prescribing

3.2%

Opioid Rate

595

Opioid Claims

$11K

Opioid Cost

4.0%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 2,231 claims · $1.1M

Generic: 16,035 claims · $325K

Patient Profile

78

Avg Age

66%

Female

1.54

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