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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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Nathaniel NealM.D.

Rheumatology · Long Beach, CA 90806

NPI: 1720006729

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30

🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Very high opioid rate vs specialty peersElevated cost per beneficiaryHigh long-acting opioid rate vs peers

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4,887

Total Claims

$2.0M

Drug Cost

405

Beneficiaries

$4,890

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 30/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+18
Long-acting opioid rate+8
Cost per patient outlier+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 5,101 Rheumatology providers

+599%

Opioid rate vs peers

28.4% vs 4.1% avg

-19%

Cost per patient vs peers

$4,890 vs $6,039 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 599% above the average for Rheumatology 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

28.4%

Opioid Rate

1,388

Opioid Claims

$130K

Opioid Cost

18.7%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 28.4% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

100% generic

Brand: 0 claims · $0

Generic: 4,406 claims · $184K

Patient Profile

71

Avg Age

82%

Female

1.87

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