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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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Ricardo PardoMD

Neurology · Baytown, TX 77521

NPI: 1932101243

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Risk Flags

High opioid rate vs specialty peersElevated cost per beneficiaryHigh long-acting opioid rate vs peersHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)

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4,143

Total Claims

$2.5M

Drug Cost

357

Beneficiaries

$6,939

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 33/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+10
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Long-acting opioid rate+8
Cost per patient outlier+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 13,194 Neurology providers

+887%

Opioid rate vs peers

12.9% vs 1.3% avg

+72%

Cost per patient vs peers

$6,939 vs $4,034 avg

🔎 Data Overview

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Opioid prescribing rate is 887% above the average for Neurology 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

12.9%

Opioid Rate

535

Opioid Claims

$77K

Opioid Cost

38.1%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

100% generic

Brand: 0 claims · $0

Generic: 3,280 claims · $213K

Patient Profile

70

Avg Age

61%

Female

1.96

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