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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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James FontenotMD

Internal Medicine · Ville Platte, LA 70586

NPI: 1770524332

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15

🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)High fills per patient

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24,868

Total Claims

$2.0M

Drug Cost

873

Beneficiaries

$2,318

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

+284%

Opioid rate vs peers

8.6% vs 2.2% avg

+64%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,318 vs $1,411 avg

+7%

Brand preference vs peers

11.3% vs 10.6% avg

🔎 Data Overview

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Opioid rate is 284% above Internal Medicine peers. This is a significant deviation that may reflect a specialized patient population or concerning prescribing patterns.

Insights generated from CMS data analysis. Statistical patterns are not accusations — always consider clinical context.

Opioid Prescribing

8.6%

Opioid Rate

2,136

Opioid Claims

$57K

Opioid Cost

6.8%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 2,801 claims · $1.6M

Generic: 21,899 claims · $400K

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

55%

Female

1.44

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