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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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Scott BaloghMD

Psychiatry · Augusta, GA 30906

NPI: 1144462466

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43

🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Extreme opioid rate vs specialty peersHigh long-acting opioid rate vs peersHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)

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1,018

Total Claims

$86K

Drug Cost

62

Beneficiaries

$1,380

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 43/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+25
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Long-acting opioid rate+8

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Peer Comparison vs. 21,141 Psychiatry providers

-19%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,380 vs $1,696 avg

+41%

Brand preference vs peers

7.0% vs 5.0% avg

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

Opioid Prescribing

8.6%

Opioid Rate

88

Opioid Claims

$3,067

Opioid Cost

22.7%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

93% generic

Brand: 71 claims · $46K

Generic: 947 claims · $40K

Patient Profile

67

Avg Age

68%

Female

1.29

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