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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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Kerry PenningtonM.D.

Family Practice · Warren, AR 71671

NPI: 1013983873

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

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

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24,843

Total Claims

$1.7M

Drug Cost

944

Beneficiaries

$1,792

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

+12%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.9% vs 2.6% avg

+68%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,792 vs $1,068 avg

+21%

Brand preference vs peers

10.9% 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

2.9%

Opioid Rate

718

Opioid Claims

$7,663

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 2,686 claims · $1.3M

Generic: 21,993 claims · $370K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban427$262K
Semaglutide198$197K
Empagliflozin135$104K
Sitagliptin Phosphate100$75K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol96$72K
Sacubitril/Valsartan72$58K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter71$55K
Tirzepatide41$52K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog65$38K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate64$32K
Insulin Detemir28$31K
Insulin Lispro Protamin/Lispro25$20K
Insulin Lispro Protamin/Lispro17$19K
Rivaroxaban23$19K
Potassium Chloride722$19K

Prescribing Profile

203

Unique Drugs

$595K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$263K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

56%

Female

1.35

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