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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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Gerald RosenbergM.D.

Rheumatology · San Antonio, TX 78229

NPI: 1649249624

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31

🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Very high opioid rate vs specialty peersElevated long-acting opioid rateElevated antipsychotic prescribing (65+)

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12,017

Total Claims

$2.7M

Drug Cost

714

Beneficiaries

$3,807

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 31/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+18
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+5
Long-acting opioid rate+4

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Peer Comparison vs. 5,101 Rheumatology providers

+425%

Opioid rate vs peers

21.3% vs 4.1% avg

-37%

Cost per patient vs peers

$3,807 vs $6,039 avg

-10%

Brand preference vs peers

6.8% vs 7.6% 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 425% 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

21.3%

Opioid Rate

2,562

Opioid Claims

$182K

Opioid Cost

13.2%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 21.3% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

93% generic

Brand: 822 claims · $2.3M

Generic: 11,181 claims · $408K

Patient Profile

71

Avg Age

80%

Female

1.54

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