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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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Steven TolkanMD

Nephrology · Fairfield, CA 94533

NPI: 1871554766

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Extreme opioid rate vs specialty peersHigh long-acting opioid rate vs peers

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868

Total Claims

$117K

Drug Cost

81

Beneficiaries

$1,439

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 33/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+25
Long-acting opioid rate+8

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Peer Comparison vs. 8,961 Nephrology providers

+12%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,439 vs $1,283 avg

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

Opioid Prescribing

17.5%

Opioid Rate

152

Opioid Claims

$6,622

Opioid Cost

15.8%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

100% generic

Brand: 0 claims · $0

Generic: 797 claims · $57K

Patient Profile

67

Avg Age

33%

Female

7.32

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