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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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Vitaliy ZhivotenkoD.O.

Neurology · Brooklyn, NY 11223

NPI: 1336431907

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Extreme opioid rate vs specialty peers95th percentile opioid prescribingElevated long-acting opioid rate

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1,318

Total Claims

$106K

Drug Cost

285

Beneficiaries

$370

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 39/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+25
Opioid rate (national percentile)+10
Long-acting opioid rate+4

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Peer Comparison vs. 13,194 Neurology providers

+4802%

Opioid rate vs peers

64.1% vs 1.3% avg

-91%

Cost per patient vs peers

$370 vs $4,034 avg

-16%

Brand preference vs peers

7.9% 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 4,802% 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

64.1%

Opioid Rate

845

Opioid Claims

$93K

Opioid Cost

27.0%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 64.1% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

92% generic

Brand: 104 claims · $76K

Generic: 1,214 claims · $29K

Patient Profile

68

Avg Age

59%

Female

1.92

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