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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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Sidney GortonMD

Internal Medicine · Belzoni, MS 39038

NPI: 1972572683

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15

🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)High fills per patient

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21,242

Total Claims

$2.4M

Drug Cost

769

Beneficiaries

$3,146

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

-52%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.1% vs 2.2% avg

+123%

Cost per patient vs peers

$3,146 vs $1,411 avg

+75%

Brand preference vs peers

18.6% vs 10.6% avg

Opioid Prescribing

1.1%

Opioid Rate

230

Opioid Claims

$1,545

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

81% generic

Brand: 3,915 claims · $2.2M

Generic: 17,093 claims · $209K

Patient Profile

69

Avg Age

59%

Female

1.30

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