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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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Joseph McgowanMD

Infectious Disease · Manhasset, NY 11030

NPI: 1689654840

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

High opioid rate vs specialty peersExtreme cost outlier (population + peer)High long-acting opioid rate vs peersExtreme fills per patient

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6,718

Total Claims

$8.2M

Drug Cost

193

Beneficiaries

$43K

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 38/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+10
Cost per patient outlier+10
Long-acting opioid rate+8
High fills per patient+5

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Peer Comparison vs. 5,387 Infectious Disease providers

+433%

Cost per patient vs peers

$43K vs $8,010 avg

+106%

Brand preference vs peers

43.9% vs 21.3% avg

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

Opioid Prescribing

4.5%

Opioid Rate

304

Opioid Claims

$34K

Opioid Cost

37.8%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

56% generic

Brand: 2,920 claims · $8.0M

Generic: 3,732 claims · $263K

Patient Profile

65

Avg Age

34%

Female

1.63

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