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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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James WithersMD

Family Practice · Kosciusko, MS 39090

NPI: 1295815462

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Risk Flags

High cost outlier (population + peer)High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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19,864

Total Claims

$3.7M

Drug Cost

719

Beneficiaries

$5,129

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 31/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Cost per patient outlier+6
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-40%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.5% vs 2.6% avg

+380%

Cost per patient vs peers

$5,129 vs $1,068 avg

+119%

Brand preference vs peers

19.7% 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

1.5%

Opioid Rate

306

Opioid Claims

$5,717

Opioid Cost

4.9%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

80% generic

Brand: 3,877 claims · $3.4M

Generic: 15,769 claims · $316K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Dulaglutide423$498K
Semaglutide293$378K
Insulin Degludec192$242K
Apixaban308$219K
Empagliflozin245$213K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog85$192K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol190$159K
Tirzepatide84$146K
Sitagliptin Phosphate101$114K
Insulin Aspart87$107K
Linaclotide113$96K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter80$66K
Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterol65$62K
Dapaglifloz Propaned/Metformin57$54K
Mirabegron59$46K

Prescribing Profile

206

Unique Drugs

$880K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$1.1M

GLP-1 Drugs

31.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

62%

Female

1.80

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