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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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Thomas BuzbeeM.D.

Internal Medicine · Tyler, TX 75701

NPI: 1770682619

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15

🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)High fills per patient

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44,731

Total Claims

$4.9M

Drug Cost

2,197

Beneficiaries

$2,244

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

+8%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.4% vs 2.2% avg

+59%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,244 vs $1,411 avg

+36%

Brand preference vs peers

14.4% vs 10.6% avg

Opioid Prescribing

2.4%

Opioid Rate

1,082

Opioid Claims

$25K

Opioid Cost

2.5%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 6,418 claims · $4.1M

Generic: 38,042 claims · $853K

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

50%

Female

1.20

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