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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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Christopher BashamMD

Family Practice · Big Stone Gap, VA 24219

NPI: 1831160530

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15

🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)High fills per patient

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24,118

Total Claims

$2.0M

Drug Cost

1,144

Beneficiaries

$1,761

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. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+11%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.9% vs 2.6% avg

+65%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,761 vs $1,068 avg

+23%

Brand preference vs peers

11.0% vs 9.0% avg

Opioid Prescribing

2.9%

Opioid Rate

691

Opioid Claims

$25K

Opioid Cost

14.6%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 2,630 claims · $1.6M

Generic: 21,225 claims · $379K

Patient Profile

70

Avg Age

48%

Female

1.27

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