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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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Michael SmithM.D.

Family Practice · Walterboro, SC 29488

NPI: 1912940040

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15

🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)High fills per patient

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21,202

Total Claims

$1.5M

Drug Cost

831

Beneficiaries

$1,836

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. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+269%

Opioid rate vs peers

9.5% vs 2.6% avg

+72%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,836 vs $1,068 avg

+1%

Brand preference vs peers

9.1% vs 9.0% avg

🔎 Data Overview

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Opioid rate is 269% above Family Practice 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

9.5%

Opioid Rate

2,019

Opioid Claims

$78K

Opioid Cost

7.0%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

91% generic

Brand: 1,914 claims · $1.1M

Generic: 19,193 claims · $371K

Patient Profile

68

Avg Age

55%

Female

1.18

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