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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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Teresa FarrugiaDO

Neurology · Massapequa, NY 11758

NPI: 1861465155

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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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3,614

Total Claims

$788K

Drug Cost

398

Beneficiaries

$1,981

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 34/100

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

+1419%

Opioid rate vs peers

19.9% vs 1.3% avg

-51%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,981 vs $4,034 avg

+42%

Brand preference vs peers

13.3% vs 9.4% 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 1,419% 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

19.9%

Opioid Rate

718

Opioid Claims

$144K

Opioid Cost

26.5%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 480 claims · $603K

Generic: 3,122 claims · $185K

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

69%

Female

1.24

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