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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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Basem HamidMD

Neurology · Houston, TX 77089

NPI: 1114918265

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32

🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Extreme opioid rate vs specialty peers90th percentile opioid prescribing

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3,436

Total Claims

$191K

Drug Cost

791

Beneficiaries

$241

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 32/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+25
Opioid rate (national percentile)+5

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Peer Comparison vs. 13,194 Neurology providers

+2971%

Opioid rate vs peers

40.2% vs 1.3% avg

-94%

Cost per patient vs peers

$241 vs $4,034 avg

-64%

Brand preference vs peers

3.4% vs 9.4% 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 2,971% above the average for Neurology 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

40.2%

Opioid Rate

1,380

Opioid Claims

$90K

Opioid Cost

14.8%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 40.2% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

97% generic

Brand: 116 claims · $99K

Generic: 3,320 claims · $92K

Patient Profile

69

Avg Age

69%

Female

2.09

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