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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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Elvin GarciaM.D.

Rheumatology · Mcallen, TX 78501

NPI: 1871547596

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🟢 Low

Risk Flags

Elevated cost per beneficiary

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41,770

Total Claims

$43.5M

Drug Cost

3,515

Beneficiaries

$12K

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 3/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Cost per patient outlier+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 5,101 Rheumatology providers

+24%

Opioid rate vs peers

5.0% vs 4.1% avg

+105%

Cost per patient vs peers

$12K vs $6,039 avg

Opioid Prescribing

5.0%

Opioid Rate

2,096

Opioid Claims

$34K

Opioid Cost

0.7%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

100% generic

Brand: 0 claims · $0

Generic: 33,198 claims · $1.5M

Patient Profile

71

Avg Age

80%

Female

2.30

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