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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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Richard RuggieriM.D.

Internal Medicine · Providence, RI 02906

NPI: 1700883055

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

Elevated long-acting opioid rateHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)High fills per patient

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28,813

Total Claims

$2.1M

Drug Cost

1,479

Beneficiaries

$1,420

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 20/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Long-acting opioid rate+4
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+62%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.6% vs 2.2% avg

+1%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,420 vs $1,411 avg

+13%

Brand preference vs peers

12.1% vs 10.6% avg

Opioid Prescribing

3.6%

Opioid Rate

1,048

Opioid Claims

$61K

Opioid Cost

16.9%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 3,455 claims · $1.5M

Generic: 25,205 claims · $564K

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

50%

Female

1.19

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