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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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Danette McalhaneyMD

Family Practice · Bamberg, SC 29003

NPI: 1043275282

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

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

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21,248

Total Claims

$2.5M

Drug Cost

992

Beneficiaries

$2,491

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

-55%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.2% vs 2.6% avg

+133%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,491 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

1.2%

Opioid Rate

246

Opioid Claims

$2,028

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

85% generic

Brand: 3,085 claims · $2.1M

Generic: 17,963 claims · $360K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Dapagliflozin Propanediol364$216K
Semaglutide107$167K
Empagliflozin131$151K
Apixaban218$126K
Sitagliptin Phosphate100$116K
Secukinumab14$104K
Dulaglutide61$70K
Rifaximin51$65K
Insulin Lispro56$52K
Cariprazine Hcl70$47K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog64$47K
Tirzepatide32$42K
Linaclotide36$40K
Insulin Degludec32$40K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter41$38K

Prescribing Profile

228

Unique Drugs

$703K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$311K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

64%

Female

1.39

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