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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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Howard PitchonMD

Infectious Disease · Beverly Hills, CA 90211

NPI: 1396968376

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Extreme opioid rate vs specialty peersElevated cost per beneficiaryHigh fills per patient

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1,887

Total Claims

$1.1M

Drug Cost

92

Beneficiaries

$12K

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 31/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+25
Cost per patient outlier+3
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 5,387 Infectious Disease providers

+47%

Cost per patient vs peers

$12K vs $8,010 avg

-20%

Brand preference vs peers

17.0% vs 21.3% avg

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

Opioid Prescribing

11.3%

Opioid Rate

213

Opioid Claims

$6,823

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

83% generic

Brand: 315 claims · $986K

Generic: 1,540 claims · $97K

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

48%

Female

1.52

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