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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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William BichaiM.D.

Nephrology · Bakersfield, CA 93314

NPI: 1548349004

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Risk Flags

High opioid rate vs specialty peersHigh cost outlier (population + peer)High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Extreme fills per patient

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55,710

Total Claims

$7.7M

Drug Cost

1,460

Beneficiaries

$5,244

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 36/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+10
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Cost per patient outlier+6
High fills per patient+5

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Peer Comparison vs. 8,961 Nephrology providers

+309%

Cost per patient vs peers

$5,244 vs $1,283 avg

+82%

Brand preference vs peers

16.3% vs 9.0% avg

Opioid Prescribing

5.9%

Opioid Rate

3,288

Opioid Claims

$55K

Opioid Cost

8.4%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

84% generic

Brand: 8,967 claims · $5.4M

Generic: 46,057 claims · $2.2M

Patient Profile

71

Avg Age

55%

Female

2.63

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