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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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Joseph BlackmonM.D.

Dermatology · Paducah, KY 42003

NPI: 1003133901

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Extreme opioid rate vs specialty peers90th percentile opioid prescribingLow drug diversity

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2,511

Total Claims

$20K

Drug Cost

1,094

Beneficiaries

$18

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 35/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+25
Opioid rate (national percentile)+5
Low drug diversity+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 13,195 Dermatology providers

+5094%

Opioid rate vs peers

33.1% vs 0.6% avg

-98%

Cost per patient vs peers

$18 vs $1,209 avg

⚠️ This provider has metrics more than 3 standard deviations above their specialty average in one or more categories.

🔎 Data Overview

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Opioid prescribing rate is 5,094% above the average for Dermatology providers. While some providers legitimately treat pain-heavy populations, deviations of this magnitude are rare and warrant examination.

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Prescribes only 9 unique drugs, which is unusually low. Most providers prescribe 30+ different medications. Narrow prescribing patterns deserve context about the provider's practice scope.

Insights generated from CMS data analysis. Statistical patterns are not accusations — always consider clinical context.

Opioid Prescribing

33.1%

Opioid Rate

831

Opioid Claims

$2,651

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 33.1% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

100% generic

Brand: 0 claims · $0

Generic: 2,510 claims · $20K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Doxycycline Monohydrate1,212$12K
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen829$2,649
Mupirocin214$2,140
Gentamicin Sulfate24$1,079
Cephalexin107$498
Doxycycline Hyclate37$347
Triamcinolone Acetonide16$152
Azithromycin12$71
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim11$60

Prescribing Profile

9

Unique Drugs

35.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

42%

Female

1.22

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.Methodology · About