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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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Edward AllegraMD

Rheumatology · Red Bank, NJ 07701

NPI: 1588665913

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33

🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Very high opioid rate vs specialty peersElevated cost per beneficiaryHigh long-acting opioid rate vs peers

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7,759

Total Claims

$4.3M

Drug Cost

869

Beneficiaries

$4,933

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 33/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+18
Long-acting opioid rate+8
Cost per patient outlier+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 5,101 Rheumatology providers

+432%

Opioid rate vs peers

21.6% vs 4.1% avg

-18%

Cost per patient vs peers

$4,933 vs $6,039 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 rate is 432% above Rheumatology peers. This is a significant deviation that may reflect a specialized patient population or concerning prescribing patterns.

Insights generated from CMS data analysis. Statistical patterns are not accusations — always consider clinical context.

Opioid Prescribing

21.6%

Opioid Rate

1,677

Opioid Claims

$189K

Opioid Cost

21.6%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 21.6% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

100% generic

Brand: 0 claims · $0

Generic: 6,952 claims · $242K

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

68%

Female

1.37

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