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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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Darrell PietschM.D.

Family Practice · Waco, TX 76710

NPI: 1780689992

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Extreme fills per patient

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25,407

Total Claims

$1.3M

Drug Cost

780

Beneficiaries

$1,615

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. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+24%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.2% vs 2.6% avg

+51%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,615 vs $1,068 avg

+9%

Brand preference vs peers

9.8% vs 9.0% avg

Opioid Prescribing

3.2%

Opioid Rate

815

Opioid Claims

$17K

Opioid Cost

7.5%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

90% generic

Brand: 2,491 claims · $825K

Generic: 22,870 claims · $432K

Patient Profile

79

Avg Age

63%

Female

1.77

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