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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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Enrique MendezM.D.

Rheumatology · Lake Charles, LA 70601

NPI: 1174605646

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Extreme opioid rate vs specialty peers95th percentile opioid prescribingElevated cost per beneficiary

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7,036

Total Claims

$5.1M

Drug Cost

754

Beneficiaries

$6,720

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 44/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+25
Opioid rate (national percentile)+10
Cost per patient outlier+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 5,101 Rheumatology providers

+1294%

Opioid rate vs peers

56.6% vs 4.1% avg

+11%

Cost per patient vs peers

$6,720 vs $6,039 avg

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

Opioid Prescribing

56.6%

Opioid Rate

3,982

Opioid Claims

$130K

Opioid Cost

2.4%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 56.6% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

100% generic

Brand: 0 claims · $0

Generic: 6,553 claims · $335K

Patient Profile

67

Avg Age

72%

Female

1.56

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