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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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Mark NortonM.D.

Internal Medicine · Laurel, MS 39440

NPI: 1881608495

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15

🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)High fills per patient

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20,989

Total Claims

$1.4M

Drug Cost

827

Beneficiaries

$1,697

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

+124%

Opioid rate vs peers

5.0% vs 2.2% avg

+20%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,697 vs $1,411 avg

+13%

Brand preference vs peers

12.0% vs 10.6% avg

Opioid Prescribing

5.0%

Opioid Rate

1,054

Opioid Claims

$38K

Opioid Cost

4.3%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 2,506 claims · $1.0M

Generic: 18,346 claims · $367K

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

64%

Female

1.54

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