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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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Carl EarnestM.D.

Internal Medicine · Longview, TX 75601

NPI: 1699832873

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15

🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)High fills per patient

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28,123

Total Claims

$2.2M

Drug Cost

1,287

Beneficiaries

$1,691

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

+50%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.4% vs 2.2% avg

+20%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,691 vs $1,411 avg

Opioid Prescribing

3.4%

Opioid Rate

944

Opioid Claims

$14K

Opioid Cost

2.1%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 2,971 claims · $1.6M

Generic: 24,955 claims · $566K

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

55%

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