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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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Dennis ShannonM.D.

Internal Medicine · Bellefonte, PA 16823

NPI: 1770546434

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Extreme fills per patient

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21,419

Total Claims

$1.4M

Drug Cost

402

Beneficiaries

$3,508

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 17/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
High fills per patient+5

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+171%

Opioid rate vs peers

6.1% vs 2.2% avg

+149%

Cost per patient vs peers

$3,508 vs $1,411 avg

+37%

Brand preference vs peers

14.6% vs 10.6% avg

Opioid Prescribing

6.1%

Opioid Rate

1,298

Opioid Claims

$21K

Opioid Cost

14.0%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

85% generic

Brand: 3,097 claims · $1.0M

Generic: 18,158 claims · $366K

Patient Profile

82

Avg Age

68%

Female

2.37

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