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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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Shiva AkulaM.D

Infectious Disease · New Orleans, LA 70115

NPI: 1679643639

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23

🟡 Moderate

🚫 This provider appears on the OIG List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE)

Exclusion type: 1128a1 · Date: 20241120 · State: TN

Risk Flags

Elevated cost per beneficiaryOIG Excluded Provider

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291

Total Claims

$763K

Drug Cost

38

Beneficiaries

$20K

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 23/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
OIG excluded provider+20
Cost per patient outlier+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 5,387 Infectious Disease providers

+151%

Cost per patient vs peers

$20K vs $8,010 avg

+218%

Brand preference vs peers

67.7% vs 21.3% avg

Brand vs Generic

32% generic

Brand: 197 claims · $744K

Generic: 94 claims · $19K

Patient Profile

64

Avg Age

47%

Female

3.09

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