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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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Aref BhuiyaMD

Specialist · Westlake Village, CA 91362

NPI: 1932369675

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Very high opioid rate vs specialty peers95th percentile opioid prescribingHigh long-acting opioid rate vs peersHigh fills per patient

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343

Total Claims

$32K

Drug Cost

16

Beneficiaries

$2,021

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 39/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+18
Opioid rate (national percentile)+10
Long-acting opioid rate+8
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 988 Specialist providers

+1008%

Opioid rate vs peers

55.7% vs 5.0% avg

+136%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,021 vs $856 avg

-57%

Brand preference vs peers

3.5% vs 8.2% 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 1,008% above the average for Specialist 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

55.7%

Opioid Rate

191

Opioid Claims

$28K

Opioid Cost

30.4%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 55.7% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

97% generic

Brand: 12 claims · $19K

Generic: 331 claims · $13K

Patient Profile

67

Avg Age

Female

1.08

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