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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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Ankit PatelM.D.

Hospitalist · North Andover, MA 01845

NPI: 1083096317

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Risk Flags

High long-acting opioid rate vs peersHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberExtreme fills per patient

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18,430

Total Claims

$797K

Drug Cost

510

Beneficiaries

$1,562

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 36/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 16,767 Hospitalist providers

-83%

Opioid rate vs peers

0.5% vs 3.0% avg

+266%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,562 vs $427 avg

+136%

Brand preference vs peers

12.4% vs 5.2% avg

⚠️ Opioid + Benzodiazepine Co-Prescriber

This provider prescribes both opioids and benzodiazepines. The FDA has issued a Black Box Warning about the life-threatening risks of concurrent use.

🔎 Data Overview

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This provider co-prescribes opioids and benzodiazepines — a combination carrying an FDA Black Box Warning due to increased risk of respiratory depression and death. While sometimes clinically necessary, this combination requires careful justification.

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

Opioid Prescribing

0.5%

Opioid Rate

94

Opioid Claims

$4,082

Opioid Cost

11.7%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 2,278 claims · $526K

Generic: 16,106 claims · $268K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban558$111K
Pimavanserin Tartrate30$62K
Posaconazole20$52K
Dulaglutide45$40K
Rivaroxaban139$28K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog55$18K
Linaclotide28$18K
Dextromethorphan Hbr/Quinidine17$12K
Empagliflozin46$11K
Lipase/Protease/Amylase21$11K
Insulin Lispro43$10K
Chlorpromazine Hcl49$8,901
Atorvastatin Calcium1,090$8,345
Insulin Detemir24$7,924
Cariprazine Hcl21$7,854

Prescribing Profile

153

Unique Drugs

$164K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$40K

GLP-1 Drugs

36.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

81

Avg Age

68%

Female

2.45

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