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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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Thomas VaughanMD

Internal Medicine · Dalton, MA 01226

NPI: 1730275140

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

Elevated long-acting opioid rateHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)

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18,518

Total Claims

$1.9M

Drug Cost

1,157

Beneficiaries

$1,639

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 16/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Long-acting opioid rate+4

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+46%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.3% vs 2.2% avg

+16%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,639 vs $1,411 avg

+16%

Brand preference vs peers

12.3% vs 10.6% avg

Opioid Prescribing

3.3%

Opioid Rate

606

Opioid Claims

$21K

Opioid Cost

17.7%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 2,263 claims · $1.5M

Generic: 16,146 claims · $423K

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

50%

Female

1.01

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