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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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Veronica BacaM.D.

Hospice and Palliative Care · Sewickley, PA 15143

NPI: 1922317726

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15

🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)High fills per patient

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21,043

Total Claims

$1.8M

Drug Cost

688

Beneficiaries

$2,650

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 15/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 1,080 Hospice and Palliative Care providers

-97%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.0% vs 33.2% avg

+334%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,650 vs $611 avg

+157%

Brand preference vs peers

17.3% vs 6.7% avg

Opioid Prescribing

1.0%

Opioid Rate

209

Opioid Claims

$4,714

Opioid Cost

11.5%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

83% generic

Brand: 3,621 claims · $1.4M

Generic: 17,306 claims · $451K

Patient Profile

79

Avg Age

61%

Female

2.62

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