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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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Michael BerkMD

Endocrinology · Saint Louis, MO 63110

NPI: 1700802014

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Extreme opioid rate vs specialty peersHigh long-acting opioid rate vs peersHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)

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15,932

Total Claims

$4.1M

Drug Cost

1,248

Beneficiaries

$3,290

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 49/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+25
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Long-acting opioid rate+8

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Peer Comparison vs. 6,382 Endocrinology providers

-16%

Cost per patient vs peers

$3,290 vs $3,933 avg

-53%

Brand preference vs peers

24.3% vs 51.2% avg

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

Opioid Prescribing

4.1%

Opioid Rate

653

Opioid Claims

$28K

Opioid Cost

8.6%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

76% generic

Brand: 3,751 claims · $3.8M

Generic: 11,698 claims · $262K

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

52%

Female

1.31

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