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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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William KirkM.D.

Internal Medicine · Lebanon, KY 40033

NPI: 1972595270

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15

🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)High fills per patient

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20,162

Total Claims

$2.6M

Drug Cost

684

Beneficiaries

$3,779

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

+273%

Opioid rate vs peers

8.3% vs 2.2% avg

+168%

Cost per patient vs peers

$3,779 vs $1,411 avg

+32%

Brand preference vs peers

14.0% vs 10.6% avg

🔎 Data Overview

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Opioid rate is 273% above Internal Medicine 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

8.3%

Opioid Rate

1,683

Opioid Claims

$45K

Opioid Cost

1.5%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 2,804 claims · $2.2M

Generic: 17,211 claims · $377K

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

54%

Female

1.59

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