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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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Octavian AustriacuDO

Family Practice · Jericho, NY 11753

NPI: 1700949823

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32

🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Very high opioid rate vs specialty peersElevated antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Extreme fills per patient

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5,988

Total Claims

$481K

Drug Cost

163

Beneficiaries

$2,950

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 32/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+18
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+5
High fills per patient+5

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+614%

Opioid rate vs peers

18.4% vs 2.6% avg

+176%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,950 vs $1,068 avg

+40%

Brand preference vs peers

12.6% vs 9.0% 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 614% above the average for Family Practice 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

18.4%

Opioid Rate

1,102

Opioid Claims

$39K

Opioid Cost

13.6%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 750 claims · $343K

Generic: 5,211 claims · $136K

Patient Profile

66

Avg Age

60%

Female

1.20

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