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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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Akshay ShahM.D.

Gastroenterology · Peoria, AZ 85381

NPI: 1003040981

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🟢 Low

Risk Flags

Elevated cost per beneficiary

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1,399

Total Claims

$2.3M

Drug Cost

375

Beneficiaries

$6,078

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 3/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Cost per patient outlier+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 13,928 Gastroenterology providers

+211%

Cost per patient vs peers

$6,078 vs $1,956 avg

+55%

Brand preference vs peers

22.3% vs 14.4% avg

Brand vs Generic

78% generic

Brand: 312 claims · $2.2M

Generic: 1,087 claims · $61K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Teduglutide27$1.6M
Infliximab13$143K
Tofacitinib Citrate11$67K
Linaclotide54$56K
Rifaximin16$50K
Lipase/Protease/Amylase15$34K
Sod Picosulf/Mag Ox/Citric Ac47$8,267
Pantoprazole Sodium290$5,805
Mesalamine12$5,196
Lactulose48$4,955
Budesonide20$4,781
Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfates57$4,648
Lubiprostone12$4,012
Budesonide26$3,886
Omeprazole113$2,006

Prescribing Profile

27

Unique Drugs

3.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

71

Avg Age

58%

Female

1.31

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