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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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Robert HightowerDO

Internal Medicine · Cushing, OK 74023

NPI: 1861425878

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Extreme fills per patient

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19,172

Total Claims

$1.5M

Drug Cost

542

Beneficiaries

$2,796

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

+354%

Opioid rate vs peers

10.2% vs 2.2% avg

+98%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,796 vs $1,411 avg

+11%

Brand preference vs peers

11.8% vs 10.6% avg

🔎 Data Overview

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Opioid rate is 354% 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

10.2%

Opioid Rate

1,950

Opioid Claims

$64K

Opioid Cost

7.1%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 2,254 claims · $1.1M

Generic: 16,838 claims · $372K

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

59%

Female

1.37

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