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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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Pranay PatelM.D.

Internal Medicine · Spartanburg, SC 29301

NPI: 1194729715

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30

🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Very high opioid rate vs specialty peersElevated antipsychotic prescribing (65+)High fills per patient

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9,270

Total Claims

$841K

Drug Cost

436

Beneficiaries

$1,930

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 30/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+18
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+5
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+619%

Opioid rate vs peers

16.1% vs 2.2% avg

+37%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,930 vs $1,411 avg

-14%

Brand preference vs peers

9.2% vs 10.6% avg

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

🔎 Data Overview

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Opioid prescribing rate is 619% above the average for Internal Medicine 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

16.1%

Opioid Rate

1,491

Opioid Claims

$37K

Opioid Cost

0.9%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

91% generic

Brand: 841 claims · $694K

Generic: 8,311 claims · $143K

Patient Profile

71

Avg Age

59%

Female

1.24

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