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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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Maria Chong-RamasuteMD

Internal Medicine · Houston, TX 77075

NPI: 1972676005

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Elevated cost per beneficiaryHigh long-acting opioid rate vs peersHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Extreme fills per patient

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9,659

Total Claims

$1.2M

Drug Cost

167

Beneficiaries

$7,249

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 30/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Long-acting opioid rate+8
High fills per patient+5
Cost per patient outlier+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+35%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.0% vs 2.2% avg

+414%

Cost per patient vs peers

$7,249 vs $1,411 avg

+77%

Brand preference vs peers

18.8% vs 10.6% avg

Opioid Prescribing

3.0%

Opioid Rate

292

Opioid Claims

$28K

Opioid Cost

50.3%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

81% generic

Brand: 1,803 claims · $806K

Generic: 7,803 claims · $404K

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

63%

Female

3.24

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