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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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Faraz KhursheedM.D.

Neurology · Hollywood, FL 33024

NPI: 1376705681

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Extreme opioid rate vs specialty peers90th percentile opioid prescribingElevated long-acting opioid rate

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1,146

Total Claims

$225K

Drug Cost

105

Beneficiaries

$2,141

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 34/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+25
Opioid rate (national percentile)+5
Long-acting opioid rate+4

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Peer Comparison vs. 13,194 Neurology providers

+3370%

Opioid rate vs peers

45.4% vs 1.3% avg

-47%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,141 vs $4,034 avg

+64%

Brand preference vs peers

15.4% 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 3,370% 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

45.4%

Opioid Rate

520

Opioid Claims

$75K

Opioid Cost

23.5%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 45.4% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

85% generic

Brand: 177 claims · $184K

Generic: 969 claims · $41K

Patient Profile

66

Avg Age

62%

Female

1.58

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