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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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Ahmed ElsharkawiM.D.

Nephrology · Brunswick, GA 31520

NPI: 1861456378

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🟢 Low

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)

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18,142

Total Claims

$3.2M

Drug Cost

1,317

Beneficiaries

$2,432

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 12/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10

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Peer Comparison vs. 8,961 Nephrology providers

+90%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,432 vs $1,283 avg

+88%

Brand preference vs peers

16.9% vs 9.0% avg

Opioid Prescribing

0.7%

Opioid Rate

123

Opioid Claims

$438

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

83% generic

Brand: 3,027 claims · $2.8M

Generic: 14,936 claims · $437K

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

61%

Female

3.00

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