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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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Nityananda PodderM.D.

Neurology · Hollis, NY 11423

NPI: 1275588832

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Extreme opioid rate vs specialty peers90th percentile opioid prescribing

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4,717

Total Claims

$135K

Drug Cost

482

Beneficiaries

$280

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 32/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+25
Opioid rate (national percentile)+5

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Peer Comparison vs. 13,194 Neurology providers

+2742%

Opioid rate vs peers

37.2% vs 1.3% avg

-93%

Cost per patient vs peers

$280 vs $4,034 avg

-78%

Brand preference vs peers

2.0% vs 9.4% 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 2,742% above the average for Neurology 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

37.2%

Opioid Rate

1,753

Opioid Claims

$26K

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 37.2% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

98% generic

Brand: 96 claims · $33K

Generic: 4,621 claims · $102K

Patient Profile

69

Avg Age

61%

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