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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 DivalerioM.D.

Rheumatology · Saint Louis, MO 63131

NPI: 1841298072

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30

🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Very high opioid rate vs specialty peersHigh long-acting opioid rate vs peers

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5,447

Total Claims

$2.0M

Drug Cost

596

Beneficiaries

$3,416

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 5,101 Rheumatology providers

+490%

Opioid rate vs peers

24.0% vs 4.1% avg

-43%

Cost per patient vs peers

$3,416 vs $6,039 avg

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

Opioid Prescribing

24.0%

Opioid Rate

1,306

Opioid Claims

$78K

Opioid Cost

19.1%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 24.0% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

100% generic

Brand: 0 claims · $0

Generic: 5,054 claims · $148K

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

71%

Female

1.46

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