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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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Clark ShererMD

Infectious Disease · Elizabeth, NJ 07202

NPI: 1629048541

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Very high opioid rate vs specialty peersExtreme cost outlier (population + peer)High long-acting opioid rate vs peers

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183

Total Claims

$408K

Drug Cost

13

Beneficiaries

$31K

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 36/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+18
Cost per patient outlier+10
Long-acting opioid rate+8

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Peer Comparison vs. 5,387 Infectious Disease providers

+291%

Cost per patient vs peers

$31K vs $8,010 avg

+198%

Brand preference vs peers

63.4% vs 21.3% avg

⚠️ This provider has metrics more than 3 standard deviations above their specialty average in one or more categories.

Opioid Prescribing

7.1%

Opioid Rate

13

Opioid Claims

$878

Opioid Cost

100.0%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

37% generic

Brand: 116 claims · $398K

Generic: 67 claims · $9,542

Patient Profile

63

Avg Age

Female

1.23

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