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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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Michael LardonM.D.

Psychiatry · San Diego, CA 92111

NPI: 1174630305

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30

🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

High cost outlier (population + peer)High long-acting opioid rate vs peersHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Extreme fills per patient

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4,921

Total Claims

$1.5M

Drug Cost

145

Beneficiaries

$10K

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 30/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Long-acting opioid rate+8
Cost per patient outlier+6
High fills per patient+5

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Peer Comparison vs. 21,141 Psychiatry providers

+499%

Cost per patient vs peers

$10K vs $1,696 avg

+222%

Brand preference vs peers

15.9% vs 5.0% avg

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

Opioid Prescribing

0.8%

Opioid Rate

38

Opioid Claims

$490

Opioid Cost

39.5%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

84% generic

Brand: 783 claims · $1.3M

Generic: 4,138 claims · $171K

Patient Profile

68

Avg Age

51%

Female

1.36

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