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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 LagankeMD

Neurology · Cullman, AL 35058

NPI: 1811931546

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

Elevated cost per beneficiaryHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)High fills per patient

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41,279

Total Claims

$19.6M

Drug Cost

1,431

Beneficiaries

$14K

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 18/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 13,194 Neurology providers

+516%

Opioid rate vs peers

8.1% vs 1.3% avg

+240%

Cost per patient vs peers

$14K vs $4,034 avg

+81%

Brand preference vs peers

17.0% vs 9.4% avg

🔎 Data Overview

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Opioid prescribing rate is 516% above the average for Neurology providers. While some providers legitimately treat pain-heavy populations, deviations of this magnitude are rare and warrant examination.

Insights generated from CMS data analysis. Statistical patterns are not accusations — always consider clinical context.

Opioid Prescribing

8.1%

Opioid Rate

3,325

Opioid Claims

$217K

Opioid Cost

9.8%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

83% generic

Brand: 7,006 claims · $17.1M

Generic: 34,230 claims · $2.5M

Patient Profile

61

Avg Age

76%

Female

1.57

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