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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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Vinod MalhotraMD

Cardiology · Fountain Valley, CA 92708

NPI: 1366500514

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Very high opioid rate vs specialty peersHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)High fills per patient

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7,654

Total Claims

$604K

Drug Cost

398

Beneficiaries

$1,517

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 36/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+18
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 18,720 Cardiology providers

-1%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,517 vs $1,524 avg

-28%

Brand preference vs peers

9.8% vs 13.7% avg

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

Opioid Prescribing

4.5%

Opioid Rate

347

Opioid Claims

$6,073

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

90% generic

Brand: 742 claims · $425K

Generic: 6,854 claims · $177K

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

57%

Female

1.37

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