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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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Christopher PattersonMD

Internal Medicine · Asheville, NC 28803

NPI: 1417920646

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Risk Flags

Elevated cost per beneficiaryHigh long-acting opioid rate vs peersHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Extreme fills per patient

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12,980

Total Claims

$1.2M

Drug Cost

181

Beneficiaries

$6,548

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 30/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Long-acting opioid rate+8
High fills per patient+5
Cost per patient outlier+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-18%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.8% vs 2.2% avg

+364%

Cost per patient vs peers

$6,548 vs $1,411 avg

+64%

Brand preference vs peers

17.4% vs 10.6% avg

Opioid Prescribing

1.8%

Opioid Rate

237

Opioid Claims

$15K

Opioid Cost

45.6%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

83% generic

Brand: 2,233 claims · $906K

Generic: 10,613 claims · $276K

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

69%

Female

2.92

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