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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 KirkpatrickM.D.

Internal Medicine · Longview, WA 98632

NPI: 1851377030

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High opioid rate vs specialty peersElevated long-acting opioid rateHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)

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22,018

Total Claims

$2.9M

Drug Cost

1,338

Beneficiaries

$2,160

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 28/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+10
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Long-acting opioid rate+4

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+450%

Opioid rate vs peers

12.3% vs 2.2% avg

+53%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,160 vs $1,411 avg

+37%

Brand preference vs peers

14.6% vs 10.6% avg

🔎 Data Overview

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Opioid rate is 450% above Internal Medicine peers. This is a significant deviation that may reflect a specialized patient population or concerning prescribing patterns.

Insights generated from CMS data analysis. Statistical patterns are not accusations — always consider clinical context.

Opioid Prescribing

12.3%

Opioid Rate

2,712

Opioid Claims

$226K

Opioid Cost

19.8%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

85% generic

Brand: 3,178 claims · $2.3M

Generic: 18,662 claims · $534K

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

50%

Female

1.60

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