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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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Easwar SundaramMD

Neurology · Sherman, TX 75092

NPI: 1679571004

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32

🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Very high opioid rate vs specialty peersHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)

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11,051

Total Claims

$3.1M

Drug Cost

850

Beneficiaries

$3,637

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 32/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 13,194 Neurology providers

+1448%

Opioid rate vs peers

20.2% vs 1.3% avg

-10%

Cost per patient vs peers

$3,637 vs $4,034 avg

-3%

Brand preference vs peers

9.1% vs 9.4% 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 prescribing rate is 1,448% above the average for Neurology providers. While some providers legitimately treat pain-heavy populations, deviations of this magnitude are rare and warrant examination.

Insights generated from CMS data analysis. Statistical patterns are not accusations — always consider clinical context.

Opioid Prescribing

20.2%

Opioid Rate

2,237

Opioid Claims

$197K

Opioid Cost

19.8%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 20.2% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

91% generic

Brand: 1,003 claims · $2.7M

Generic: 10,034 claims · $429K

Patient Profile

69

Avg Age

67%

Female

1.71

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