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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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David JohnstonMD

Family Practice · Bryson City, NC 28713

NPI: 1750674800

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15

🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)High fills per patient

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19,437

Total Claims

$2.7M

Drug Cost

999

Beneficiaries

$2,706

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. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+2%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.6% vs 2.6% avg

+153%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,706 vs $1,068 avg

+56%

Brand preference vs peers

14.1% vs 9.0% avg

Opioid Prescribing

2.6%

Opioid Rate

510

Opioid Claims

$22K

Opioid Cost

8.4%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 2,712 claims · $2.3M

Generic: 16,555 claims · $375K

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

46%

Female

1.17

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