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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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Brian WhymsDO

Internal Medicine · Des Moines, IA 50314

NPI: 1821440066

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15

🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)High fills per patient

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19,879

Total Claims

$1.3M

Drug Cost

765

Beneficiaries

$1,712

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

-90%

Opioid rate vs peers

0.2% vs 2.2% avg

+21%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,712 vs $1,411 avg

+64%

Brand preference vs peers

17.5% vs 10.6% avg

Opioid Prescribing

0.2%

Opioid Rate

46

Opioid Claims

$468

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

83% generic

Brand: 3,464 claims · $927K

Generic: 16,356 claims · $379K

Patient Profile

77

Avg Age

60%

Female

2.43

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