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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 FriedmanM.D.

Specialist · Torrance, CA 90503

NPI: 1336338458

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🟡 Moderate

🚫 This provider appears on the OIG List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE)

Exclusion type: 1128b4 · Date: 20241120 · State: CA

Risk Flags

OIG Excluded Provider

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195

Total Claims

$13K

Drug Cost

18

Beneficiaries

$714

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 20/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
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Peer Comparison vs. 988 Specialist providers

-16%

Cost per patient vs peers

$714 vs $856 avg

+150%

Brand preference vs peers

20.5% vs 8.2% avg

Brand vs Generic

80% generic

Brand: 40 claims · $10K

Generic: 155 claims · $2,860

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Estradiol14$1,790
Estradiol12$420
Valacyclovir Hcl13$268
Alprazolam22$153
Gabapentin15$147
Zolpidem Tartrate16$145
Carisoprodol12$92

Prescribing Profile

6

Unique Drugs

20.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

Female

0.71

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