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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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Arthur PattonM.D.

Family Practice · Gardendale, AL 35071

NPI: 1003855149

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🟡 Moderate

🤖 ML Fraud Detection Score: 92%

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Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriber

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10,420

Total Claims

$935K

Drug Cost

637

Beneficiaries

$1,468

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 21/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-40%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.6% vs 2.6% avg

+38%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,468 vs $1,068 avg

+12%

Brand preference vs peers

10.1% 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.

Opioid Prescribing

1.6%

Opioid Rate

162

Opioid Claims

$1,029

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

90% generic

Brand: 1,040 claims · $702K

Generic: 9,264 claims · $229K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Dulaglutide71$110K
Apixaban109$95K
Linagliptin64$44K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter45$39K
Semaglutide32$35K
Empagliflozin37$34K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog37$30K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate48$26K
Insulin Detemir17$25K
Rivaroxaban28$24K
Semaglutide20$20K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol20$16K
Linaclotide17$12K
Insulin Degludec11$10K
Insulin Degludec18$9,895

Prescribing Profile

129

Unique Drugs

$169K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$164K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

59%

Female

1.23

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