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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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Malik SpadyM.D.

Rheumatology · Covington, LA 70433

NPI: 1649259789

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Very high opioid rate vs specialty peersElevated cost per beneficiaryHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)

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16,465

Total Claims

$8.1M

Drug Cost

964

Beneficiaries

$8,451

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 36/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+18
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Cost per patient outlier+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 5,101 Rheumatology providers

+431%

Opioid rate vs peers

21.5% vs 4.1% avg

+40%

Cost per patient vs peers

$8,451 vs $6,039 avg

+92%

Brand preference vs peers

14.6% vs 7.6% avg

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

Opioid Prescribing

21.5%

Opioid Rate

3,547

Opioid Claims

$79K

Opioid Cost

0.9%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 21.5% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

85% generic

Brand: 2,393 claims · $7.8M

Generic: 13,988 claims · $351K

Patient Profile

67

Avg Age

84%

Female

2.03

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