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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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Ahmet DiricanMD

Internal Medicine · New Bedford, MA 02740

NPI: 1396723813

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Elevated cost per beneficiaryHigh long-acting opioid rate vs peersHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Extreme fills per patient

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16,136

Total Claims

$2.2M

Drug Cost

330

Beneficiaries

$6,775

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 30/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Long-acting opioid rate+8
High fills per patient+5
Cost per patient outlier+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+97%

Opioid rate vs peers

4.4% vs 2.2% avg

+380%

Cost per patient vs peers

$6,775 vs $1,411 avg

+74%

Brand preference vs peers

18.5% vs 10.6% avg

Opioid Prescribing

4.4%

Opioid Rate

712

Opioid Claims

$47K

Opioid Cost

25.6%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

82% generic

Brand: 2,955 claims · $1.9M

Generic: 13,004 claims · $330K

Patient Profile

77

Avg Age

61%

Female

2.19

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