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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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Merab JosephM.D.

Endocrinology · Fair Lawn, NJ 7410

NPI: 1053421032

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Risk Flags

Elevated cost per beneficiary

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11,773

Total Claims

$4.3M

Drug Cost

896

Beneficiaries

$4,790

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. 6,382 Endocrinology providers

+22%

Cost per patient vs peers

$4,790 vs $3,933 avg

+7%

Brand preference vs peers

54.7% vs 51.2% avg

Brand vs Generic

45% generic

Brand: 5,868 claims · $4.0M

Generic: 4,850 claims · $211K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide464$516K
Empagliflozin542$507K
Insulin Lispro555$353K
Insulin Aspart419$317K
Linagliptin222$182K
Dulaglutide124$179K
Sitagliptin Phosphate188$178K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog359$169K
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl211$167K
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl209$123K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol153$113K
Cinacalcet Hcl152$89K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog205$84K
Insulin Degludec114$83K
Insulin Glargine/Lixisenatide82$69K

Prescribing Profile

82

Unique Drugs

$1.2M

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$817K

GLP-1 Drugs

3.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

65%

Female

1.59

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