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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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Michael BurchMD

Internal Medicine · Bessemer, AL 35022

NPI: 1831148337

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Extreme fills per patient

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27,054

Total Claims

$869K

Drug Cost

417

Beneficiaries

$2,085

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

-40%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.4% vs 2.2% avg

+48%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,085 vs $1,411 avg

+18%

Brand preference vs peers

12.6% vs 10.6% avg

Opioid Prescribing

1.4%

Opioid Rate

366

Opioid Claims

$9,364

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 3,403 claims · $548K

Generic: 23,638 claims · $321K

Patient Profile

79

Avg Age

70%

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