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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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Zahid BajwaMD

Neurology · Chattanooga, TN 37421

NPI: 1568423580

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35

🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Extreme opioid rate vs specialty peers95th percentile opioid prescribing

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231

Total Claims

$11K

Drug Cost

138

Beneficiaries

$79

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 35/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+25
Opioid rate (national percentile)+10

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Peer Comparison vs. 13,194 Neurology providers

+3773%

Opioid rate vs peers

50.6% vs 1.3% avg

-98%

Cost per patient vs peers

$79 vs $4,034 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 3,773% above the average for Neurology 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

50.6%

Opioid Rate

117

Opioid Claims

$3,176

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 50.6% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

100% generic

Brand: 0 claims · $0

Generic: 226 claims · $5,949

Patient Profile

68

Avg Age

68%

Female

1.72

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