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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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Ram GargMD

Neurology · Taylor, MI 48180

NPI: 1164402442

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30

🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

High opioid rate vs specialty peersElevated cost per beneficiaryHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)High fills per patient

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14,161

Total Claims

$4.3M

Drug Cost

699

Beneficiaries

$6,201

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 30/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+10
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Cost per patient outlier+3
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 13,194 Neurology providers

+895%

Opioid rate vs peers

13.0% vs 1.3% avg

+54%

Cost per patient vs peers

$6,201 vs $4,034 avg

+20%

Brand preference vs peers

11.3% vs 9.4% avg

🔎 Data Overview

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Opioid prescribing rate is 895% 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

13.0%

Opioid Rate

1,843

Opioid Claims

$29K

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 1,589 claims · $3.6M

Generic: 12,433 claims · $725K

Patient Profile

64

Avg Age

60%

Female

1.79

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