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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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Kirkland DodsonMD

Internal Medicine · Washington, GA 30673

NPI: 1689745960

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15

🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)High fills per patient

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22,084

Total Claims

$1.9M

Drug Cost

737

Beneficiaries

$2,560

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

+198%

Opioid rate vs peers

6.7% vs 2.2% avg

+81%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,560 vs $1,411 avg

+19%

Brand preference vs peers

12.6% vs 10.6% avg

Opioid Prescribing

6.7%

Opioid Rate

1,474

Opioid Claims

$35K

Opioid Cost

11.7%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 2,770 claims · $1.5M

Generic: 19,167 claims · $352K

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

61%

Female

1.60

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