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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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Charles DucombsM.D.

Internal Medicine · Hammond, LA 70403

NPI: 1891765954

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🟢 Low

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)

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19,049

Total Claims

$1.9M

Drug Cost

1,164

Beneficiaries

$1,602

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

-54%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.0% vs 2.2% avg

+14%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,602 vs $1,411 avg

+17%

Brand preference vs peers

12.4% vs 10.6% avg

Opioid Prescribing

1.0%

Opioid Rate

198

Opioid Claims

$1,066

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 2,354 claims · $1.6M

Generic: 16,559 claims · $302K

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

63%

Female

1.38

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