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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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Bernard BuchananM.D., PHD

Internal Medicine · Owensboro, KY 42303

NPI: 1881623395

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🟢 Low

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)

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23,864

Total Claims

$3.9M

Drug Cost

1,425

Beneficiaries

$2,730

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 12/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+45%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.2% vs 2.2% avg

+93%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,730 vs $1,411 avg

+78%

Brand preference vs peers

18.9% vs 10.6% avg

Opioid Prescribing

3.2%

Opioid Rate

773

Opioid Claims

$29K

Opioid Cost

3.6%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

81% generic

Brand: 4,423 claims · $3.4M

Generic: 18,968 claims · $425K

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

55%

Female

1.44

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