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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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Ronald MclendonM.D.

Family Practice · Gretna, LA 70053

NPI: 1013151091

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

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

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12,434

Total Claims

$1.5M

Drug Cost

656

Beneficiaries

$2,238

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

-75%

Opioid rate vs peers

0.6% vs 2.6% avg

+110%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,238 vs $1,068 avg

+56%

Brand preference vs peers

14.1% 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

0.6%

Opioid Rate

79

Opioid Claims

$1,417

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 1,723 claims · $1.2M

Generic: 10,528 claims · $249K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Dulaglutide101$129K
Apixaban296$100K
Semaglutide44$67K
Paliperidone Palmitate27$51K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog103$51K
Sitagliptin Phosphate46$49K
Empagliflozin58$48K
Collagenase Clostridium Hist.29$46K
Linaclotide38$35K
Insulin Aspart77$27K
Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr32$22K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter29$21K
Evolocumab19$21K
Insulin Detemir32$20K
Tiotropium Bromide24$16K

Prescribing Profile

165

Unique Drugs

$249K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$196K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

54%

Female

2.06

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