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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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Alan FinkelMD

Neuropsychiatry · Durham, NC 27713

NPI: 1114098530

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Risk Flags

Extreme opioid rate vs specialty peersHigh cost outlier (population + peer)High long-acting opioid rate vs peersElevated antipsychotic prescribing (65+)High fills per patient

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4,187

Total Claims

$1.2M

Drug Cost

185

Beneficiaries

$6,722

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 49/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+25
Long-acting opioid rate+8
Cost per patient outlier+6
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+5
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 1,619 Neuropsychiatry providers

+438%

Cost per patient vs peers

$6,722 vs $1,249 avg

+336%

Brand preference vs peers

23.5% vs 5.4% avg

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

Opioid Prescribing

23.9%

Opioid Rate

1,000

Opioid Claims

$77K

Opioid Cost

29.1%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 23.9% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

77% generic

Brand: 982 claims · $1.1M

Generic: 3,205 claims · $176K

Patient Profile

63

Avg Age

77%

Female

0.97

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