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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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Lior TaichM.D.

Urology · Salinas, CA 93901

NPI: 1003393216

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

Extreme opioid rate vs specialty peers90th percentile opioid prescribing

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163

Total Claims

$1,987

Drug Cost

98

Beneficiaries

$20

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 28/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+25
Opioid rate (national percentile)+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 9,928 Urology providers

+1210%

Opioid rate vs peers

44.2% vs 3.4% avg

-97%

Cost per patient vs peers

$20 vs $714 avg

⚠️ This provider has metrics more than 3 standard deviations above their specialty average in one or more categories.

🔎 Data Overview

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Opioid prescribing rate is 1,210% above the average for Urology 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

44.2%

Opioid Rate

72

Opioid Claims

$278

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 44.2% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

100% generic

Brand: 0 claims · $0

Generic: 157 claims · $807

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

19%

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