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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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Fernando Fandino-SendeM.D.

Cardiology · Plantation, FL 33324

NPI: 1285692293

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43

🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Extreme opioid rate vs specialty peers95th percentile opioid prescribingHigh long-acting opioid rate vs peers

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1,261

Total Claims

$210K

Drug Cost

135

Beneficiaries

$1,553

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 43/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+25
Opioid rate (national percentile)+10
Long-acting opioid rate+8

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Peer Comparison vs. 18,720 Cardiology providers

+2%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,553 vs $1,524 avg

-38%

Brand preference vs peers

8.5% vs 13.7% avg

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

Opioid Prescribing

54.7%

Opioid Rate

690

Opioid Claims

$98K

Opioid Cost

17.2%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 54.7% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

92% generic

Brand: 107 claims · $81K

Generic: 1,154 claims · $128K

Patient Profile

67

Avg Age

51%

Female

1.99

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