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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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Stephen BessonMD

Internal Medicine · Cynthiana, KY 41031

NPI: 1750344552

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15

🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)High fills per patient

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31,572

Total Claims

$3.0M

Drug Cost

1,232

Beneficiaries

$2,416

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

+69%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.8% vs 2.2% avg

+71%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,416 vs $1,411 avg

+40%

Brand preference vs peers

14.9% vs 10.6% avg

Opioid Prescribing

3.8%

Opioid Rate

1,197

Opioid Claims

$22K

Opioid Cost

2.5%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

85% generic

Brand: 4,656 claims · $2.4M

Generic: 26,637 claims · $587K

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

62%

Female

1.34

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