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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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Chad SmokerMD

Family Practice · Spruce Pine, NC 28777

NPI: 1932193380

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15

🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)High fills per patient

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18,626

Total Claims

$2.2M

Drug Cost

974

Beneficiaries

$2,292

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

+114%

Opioid rate vs peers

5.5% vs 2.6% avg

+115%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,292 vs $1,068 avg

+33%

Brand preference vs peers

12.0% vs 9.0% avg

Opioid Prescribing

5.5%

Opioid Rate

1,030

Opioid Claims

$23K

Opioid Cost

7.9%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 2,209 claims · $1.9M

Generic: 16,223 claims · $358K

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

46%

Female

1.13

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