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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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Miguel Garcia-CaroM.D.

Rheumatology · Alexandria, LA 71303

NPI: 1508859455

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

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

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10,473

Total Claims

$6.0M

Drug Cost

510

Beneficiaries

$12K

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 39/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 5,101 Rheumatology providers

+448%

Opioid rate vs peers

22.3% vs 4.1% avg

+93%

Cost per patient vs peers

$12K vs $6,039 avg

+68%

Brand preference vs peers

12.7% vs 7.6% avg

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

Opioid Prescribing

22.3%

Opioid Rate

2,331

Opioid Claims

$130K

Opioid Cost

10.7%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 22.3% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 1,329 claims · $5.8M

Generic: 9,113 claims · $191K

Patient Profile

70

Avg Age

77%

Female

1.45

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