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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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Shelly GaroneMD

Internal Medicine · Roseville, CA 95661

NPI: 1902984693

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Very high opioid rate vs specialty peersHigh long-acting opioid rate vs peersElevated antipsychotic prescribing (65+)

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422

Total Claims

$94K

Drug Cost

93

Beneficiaries

$1,014

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 31/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+18
Long-acting opioid rate+8
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+5

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+715%

Opioid rate vs peers

18.2% vs 2.2% avg

-28%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,014 vs $1,411 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 715% 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

18.2%

Opioid Rate

77

Opioid Claims

$4,176

Opioid Cost

62.3%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

100% generic

Brand: 0 claims · $0

Generic: 395 claims · $12K

Patient Profile

78

Avg Age

50%

Female

2.59

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