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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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Mark ByrneM.D.

Cardiology · Watsonville, CA 95076

NPI: 1962411272

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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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8,482

Total Claims

$1.1M

Drug Cost

475

Beneficiaries

$2,314

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 36/100

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. 18,720 Cardiology providers

+52%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,314 vs $1,524 avg

-11%

Brand preference vs peers

12.1% vs 13.7% avg

⚠️ This provider has metrics more than 3 standard deviations above their specialty average in one or more categories.

Opioid Prescribing

4.6%

Opioid Rate

387

Opioid Claims

$15K

Opioid Cost

5.4%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 1,023 claims · $874K

Generic: 7,426 claims · $224K

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

52%

Female

1.50

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