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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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Stuart HorwitzMD

Gastroenterology · Washington, DC 20017

NPI: 1134180128

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Very high opioid rate vs specialty peersHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Extreme fills per patient

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7,232

Total Claims

$758K

Drug Cost

200

Beneficiaries

$3,792

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 38/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+18
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
High fills per patient+5

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Peer Comparison vs. 13,928 Gastroenterology providers

+94%

Cost per patient vs peers

$3,792 vs $1,956 avg

+41%

Brand preference vs peers

20.3% vs 14.4% avg

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

Opioid Prescribing

4.4%

Opioid Rate

317

Opioid Claims

$6,484

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

80% generic

Brand: 1,455 claims · $591K

Generic: 5,703 claims · $164K

Patient Profile

78

Avg Age

63%

Female

2.26

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