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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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Ashok ParmarM.D.

Pain Management · Bakersfield, CA 93312

NPI: 1164419073

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🟢 Low

Risk Flags

95th percentile opioid prescribing

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6,254

Total Claims

$279K

Drug Cost

1,460

Beneficiaries

$191

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 12/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate (national percentile)+10

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Peer Comparison vs. 2,621 Pain Management providers

+53%

Opioid rate vs peers

63.2% vs 41.3% avg

-52%

Cost per patient vs peers

$191 vs $399 avg

Opioid Prescribing

63.2%

Opioid Rate

3,954

Opioid Claims

$157K

Opioid Cost

11.2%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 63.2% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

96% generic

Brand: 234 claims · $93K

Generic: 6,020 claims · $186K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen2,555$82K
Lidocaine84$47K
Tapentadol Hcl19$17K
Lidocaine89$14K
Buprenorphine55$14K
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen403$14K
Diclofenac Sodium187$12K
Fentanyl75$8,155
Gabapentin519$7,574
Naloxone Hcl79$6,889
Naloxegol Oxalate13$5,700
Pregabalin190$5,225
Morphine Sulfate259$4,689
Oxycodone Hcl177$3,410
Tizanidine Hcl272$3,354

Prescribing Profile

28

Unique Drugs

12.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

65

Avg Age

64%

Female

1.92

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