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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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Bruce StarkM.D.

Internal Medicine · Burbank, CA 91505

NPI: 1902801301

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Very high opioid rate vs specialty peersHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)High fills per patient

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6,704

Total Claims

$543K

Drug Cost

319

Beneficiaries

$1,703

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 36/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+18
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+678%

Opioid rate vs peers

17.4% vs 2.2% avg

+21%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,703 vs $1,411 avg

-27%

Brand preference vs peers

7.7% vs 10.6% 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 678% above the average for Internal Medicine 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

17.4%

Opioid Rate

1,168

Opioid Claims

$97K

Opioid Cost

7.6%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

92% generic

Brand: 517 claims · $311K

Generic: 6,172 claims · $232K

Patient Profile

71

Avg Age

49%

Female

1.38

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