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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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Christopher O'carrollM.D.

Neurology · Newport Beach, CA 92663

NPI: 1720187487

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Very high opioid rate vs specialty peersElevated long-acting opioid rateHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)

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9,162

Total Claims

$2.9M

Drug Cost

649

Beneficiaries

$4,492

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 37/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+18
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Long-acting opioid rate+4

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Peer Comparison vs. 13,194 Neurology providers

+1327%

Opioid rate vs peers

18.7% vs 1.3% avg

+11%

Cost per patient vs peers

$4,492 vs $4,034 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 1,327% above the average for Neurology 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

18.7%

Opioid Rate

1,710

Opioid Claims

$345K

Opioid Cost

27.0%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

100% generic

Brand: 0 claims · $0

Generic: 7,325 claims · $325K

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

68%

Female

1.26

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