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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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Melissa PurvisMD

Internal Medicine · Paducah, KY 42003

NPI: 1710144746

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15

🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)High fills per patient

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20,412

Total Claims

$1.7M

Drug Cost

836

Beneficiaries

$1,979

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

+51%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.4% vs 2.2% avg

+40%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,979 vs $1,411 avg

-1%

Brand preference vs peers

10.5% vs 10.6% avg

Opioid Prescribing

3.4%

Opioid Rate

691

Opioid Claims

$17K

Opioid Cost

1.6%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

90% generic

Brand: 2,124 claims · $1.3M

Generic: 18,129 claims · $374K

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

70%

Female

1.51

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