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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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Ernesto MalaveM.D.

Family Practice · Killeen, TX 76549

NPI: 1609985852

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🟠 Elevated

🚫 This provider appears on the OIG List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE)

Exclusion type: 1128a1 · Date: 20250820 · State: TX

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)OIG Excluded ProviderHigh fills per patient

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11,956

Total Claims

$2.8M

Drug Cost

624

Beneficiaries

$4,548

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 38/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
OIG excluded provider+20
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-18%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.1% vs 2.6% avg

+326%

Cost per patient vs peers

$4,548 vs $1,068 avg

+157%

Brand preference vs peers

23.1% vs 9.0% avg

Opioid Prescribing

2.1%

Opioid Rate

252

Opioid Claims

$1,401

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

77% generic

Brand: 2,708 claims · $2.6M

Generic: 9,017 claims · $215K

Patient Profile

68

Avg Age

60%

Female

1.52

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