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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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Deepa PatelM.D.

Internal Medicine · Spotswood, NJ 8884

NPI: 1134225162

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

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

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13,057

Total Claims

$986K

Drug Cost

526

Beneficiaries

$1,875

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 33/100

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+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-37%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.4% vs 2.2% avg

+33%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,875 vs $1,411 avg

+42%

Brand preference vs peers

15.1% vs 10.6% 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

1.4%

Opioid Rate

184

Opioid Claims

$11K

Opioid Cost

28.3%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

85% generic

Brand: 1,951 claims · $645K

Generic: 10,991 claims · $332K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban508$164K
Sitagliptin Phosphate78$53K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog93$25K
Tetrabenazine12$23K
Empagliflozin11$20K
Insulin Aspart65$19K
Rivaroxaban59$18K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol16$17K
Epoetin Alfa24$16K
Sacubitril/Valsartan24$15K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol23$14K
Linagliptin20$14K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter29$13K
Collagenase Clostridium Hist.22$12K
Ipratropium/Albuterol Sulfate23$12K

Prescribing Profile

183

Unique Drugs

$309K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$9,024

GLP-1 Drugs

33.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

69%

Female

2.05

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