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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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Mukeshchandra PatelM.D.

Cardiology · Apple Valley, CA 92307

NPI: 1639106198

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Risk Flags

Extreme opioid rate vs specialty peersElevated antipsychotic prescribing (65+)

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12,990

Total Claims

$1.9M

Drug Cost

732

Beneficiaries

$2,601

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 35/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+25
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+5

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Peer Comparison vs. 18,720 Cardiology providers

+71%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,601 vs $1,524 avg

+49%

Brand preference vs peers

20.4% vs 13.7% avg

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

Opioid Prescribing

6.1%

Opioid Rate

794

Opioid Claims

$18K

Opioid Cost

1.5%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

80% generic

Brand: 2,613 claims · $1.5M

Generic: 10,203 claims · $367K

Patient Profile

71

Avg Age

55%

Female

2.24

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