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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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Brandon ThurowMD

Family Practice · Conway, AR 72034

NPI: 1033346358

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

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

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13,891

Total Claims

$1.1M

Drug Cost

508

Beneficiaries

$2,140

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

-60%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.0% vs 2.6% avg

+100%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,140 vs $1,068 avg

+63%

Brand preference vs peers

14.7% 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

1.0%

Opioid Rate

143

Opioid Claims

$2,202

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

85% generic

Brand: 2,027 claims · $837K

Generic: 11,793 claims · $247K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide98$114K
Apixaban311$114K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter82$62K
Empagliflozin65$49K
Sacubitril/Valsartan87$35K
Tirzepatide29$32K
Rivaroxaban79$31K
Liraglutide23$29K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol55$27K
Linaclotide37$26K
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl17$23K
Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterol22$16K
Mirabegron47$16K
Insulin Degludec14$15K
Tiotropium Bromide28$15K

Prescribing Profile

188

Unique Drugs

$284K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$176K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

77

Avg Age

66%

Female

1.65

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