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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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Bruce KaplanMD

Internal Medicine · Southfield, MI 48075

NPI: 1548271208

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Very high opioid rate vs specialty peersHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)

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6,695

Total Claims

$447K

Drug Cost

452

Beneficiaries

$988

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 32/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+641%

Opioid rate vs peers

16.6% vs 2.2% avg

-30%

Cost per patient vs peers

$988 vs $1,411 avg

-16%

Brand preference vs peers

8.9% vs 10.6% 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 641% above the average for Internal Medicine 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

16.6%

Opioid Rate

1,111

Opioid Claims

$32K

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

91% generic

Brand: 591 claims · $193K

Generic: 6,057 claims · $252K

Patient Profile

64

Avg Age

45%

Female

1.77

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