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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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William PlunkettMD

Internal Medicine · Hammond, LA 70403

NPI: 1871553016

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15

🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)High fills per patient

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19,802

Total Claims

$2.1M

Drug Cost

1,038

Beneficiaries

$2,034

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. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-58%

Opioid rate vs peers

0.9% vs 2.2% avg

+44%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,034 vs $1,411 avg

+20%

Brand preference vs peers

12.7% vs 10.6% avg

Opioid Prescribing

0.9%

Opioid Rate

186

Opioid Claims

$2,109

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 2,497 claims · $1.8M

Generic: 17,137 claims · $317K

Patient Profile

71

Avg Age

61%

Female

1.85

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