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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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Heriberto AcostaM.D.

Neurology · San Juan, PR 00918

NPI: 1194895045

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)High fills per patient

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18,952

Total Claims

$577K

Drug Cost

947

Beneficiaries

$609

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 15/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 13,194 Neurology providers

-85%

Cost per patient vs peers

$609 vs $4,034 avg

-67%

Brand preference vs peers

3.1% vs 9.4% avg

Brand vs Generic

97% generic

Brand: 596 claims · $100K

Generic: 18,337 claims · $476K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Memantine Hcl3,746$77K
Rivastigmine Tartrate1,062$64K
Rivastigmine279$60K
Galantamine Hbr474$41K
Galantamine Hbr488$29K
Donepezil Hcl1,101$23K
Memantine Hcl185$20K
Omega-3 Acid Ethyl Esters284$20K
Famotidine1,125$13K
Bupropion Hcl480$12K
Nimodipine72$12K
Carbidopa/Levodopa/Entacapone95$11K
Sertraline Hcl1,397$10K
Memantine Hcl18$8,337
Selegiline Hcl106$8,043

Prescribing Profile

85

Unique Drugs

15.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

78

Avg Age

64%

Female

1.75

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