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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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Richard HesterMD

Family Practice · Poplar Bluff, MO 63901

NPI: 1831280197

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🟢 Low

Risk Flags

Elevated antipsychotic prescribing (65+)High fills per patient

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18,248

Total Claims

$2.1M

Drug Cost

653

Beneficiaries

$3,218

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 9/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+5
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-7%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.4% vs 2.6% avg

+201%

Cost per patient vs peers

$3,218 vs $1,068 avg

+58%

Brand preference vs peers

14.2% vs 9.0% avg

Opioid Prescribing

2.4%

Opioid Rate

436

Opioid Claims

$8,385

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 2,569 claims · $1.7M

Generic: 15,463 claims · $386K

Patient Profile

64

Avg Age

61%

Female

1.51

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