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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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Mark PonderM.D.

Family Practice · Lincoln, AL 35096

NPI: 1023047529

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

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

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9,114

Total Claims

$991K

Drug Cost

476

Beneficiaries

$2,081

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

-31%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.8% vs 2.6% avg

+95%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,081 vs $1,068 avg

+46%

Brand preference vs peers

13.1% 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

1.8%

Opioid Rate

163

Opioid Claims

$1,995

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 1,188 claims · $751K

Generic: 7,869 claims · $237K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide113$123K
Dulaglutide79$104K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol85$67K
Apixaban64$50K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog46$35K
Empagliflozin30$33K
Liraglutide15$30K
Tirzepatide27$30K
Cariprazine Hcl15$25K
Rivaroxaban31$22K
Rosuvastatin Calcium378$20K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog11$19K
Sitagliptin Phosphate14$15K
Semaglutide14$14K
Dapaglifloz Propaned/Metformin12$13K

Prescribing Profile

145

Unique Drugs

$187K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$300K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

44%

Female

1.10

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