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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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Mark BuchfuhrerMD

Pulmonary Disease · Downey, CA 90241

NPI: 1639130693

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Extreme opioid rate vs specialty peersHigh long-acting opioid rate vs peers

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6,942

Total Claims

$2.2M

Drug Cost

809

Beneficiaries

$2,669

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 38/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+25
Long-acting opioid rate+8

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Peer Comparison vs. 9,082 Pulmonary Disease providers

-48%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,669 vs $5,138 avg

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

Opioid Prescribing

18.2%

Opioid Rate

1,261

Opioid Claims

$158K

Opioid Cost

64.3%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

100% generic

Brand: 0 claims · $0

Generic: 4,678 claims · $219K

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

60%

Female

1.74

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