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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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April GatsonM.D.

Family Practice · Longview, TX 75601

NPI: 1649275470

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15

🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)High fills per patient

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19,373

Total Claims

$2.0M

Drug Cost

626

Beneficiaries

$3,176

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. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+247%

Opioid rate vs peers

9.0% vs 2.6% avg

+197%

Cost per patient vs peers

$3,176 vs $1,068 avg

+32%

Brand preference vs peers

11.8% vs 9.0% avg

🔎 Data Overview

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Opioid rate is 247% above Family Practice peers. This is a significant deviation that may reflect a specialized patient population or concerning prescribing patterns.

Insights generated from CMS data analysis. Statistical patterns are not accusations — always consider clinical context.

Opioid Prescribing

9.0%

Opioid Rate

1,734

Opioid Claims

$50K

Opioid Cost

0.8%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 2,278 claims · $1.6M

Generic: 16,956 claims · $340K

Patient Profile

67

Avg Age

74%

Female

1.41

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