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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 PossMD

Family Practice · Carrollton, GA 30117

NPI: 1003834557

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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12,289

Total Claims

$673K

Drug Cost

473

Beneficiaries

$1,423

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 24/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+29%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.3% vs 2.6% avg

+33%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,423 vs $1,068 avg

+62%

Brand preference vs peers

14.6% vs 9.0% avg

⚠️ Opioid + Benzodiazepine Co-Prescriber

This provider prescribes both opioids and benzodiazepines. The FDA has issued a Black Box Warning about the life-threatening risks of concurrent use.

🔎 Data Overview

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This provider co-prescribes opioids and benzodiazepines — a combination carrying an FDA Black Box Warning due to increased risk of respiratory depression and death. While sometimes clinically necessary, this combination requires careful justification.

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

Opioid Prescribing

3.3%

Opioid Rate

410

Opioid Claims

$4,587

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

85% generic

Brand: 1,784 claims · $454K

Generic: 10,441 claims · $216K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban365$129K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog76$22K
Dulaglutide24$22K
Insulin Lispro19$21K
Linagliptin78$20K
Empagliflozin/Metformin Hcl22$20K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter32$17K
Mirabegron56$14K
Insulin Detemir30$9,937
Memantine Hcl91$9,878
Duloxetine Hcl183$9,249
Varicella-Zoster Ge/As01b/Pf37$8,092
Rivaroxaban15$8,029
Insulin Detemir25$7,664
Atorvastatin Calcium487$7,552

Prescribing Profile

173

Unique Drugs

$155K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$22K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

52%

Female

1.47

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