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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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Joseph FarmerMD

Internal Medicine · Anderson, SC 29621

NPI: 1760485403

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15

🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)High fills per patient

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18,827

Total Claims

$1.7M

Drug Cost

942

Beneficiaries

$1,824

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

+7%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.4% vs 2.2% avg

+29%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,824 vs $1,411 avg

+63%

Brand preference vs peers

17.4% vs 10.6% avg

Opioid Prescribing

2.4%

Opioid Rate

453

Opioid Claims

$7,864

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

83% generic

Brand: 3,245 claims · $1.4M

Generic: 15,458 claims · $300K

Patient Profile

77

Avg Age

58%

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