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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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Vicotr Mariano MercedesM.D.

Family Practice · Vega Baja, PR 00963

NPI: 1043271398

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)High fills per patient

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30,621

Total Claims

$392K

Drug Cost

1,316

Beneficiaries

$298

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. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-72%

Cost per patient vs peers

$298 vs $1,068 avg

-52%

Brand preference vs peers

4.3% vs 9.0% avg

Brand vs Generic

96% generic

Brand: 1,320 claims · $94K

Generic: 29,301 claims · $298K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Lurasidone Hcl11$47K
Alprazolam4,696$39K
Clonazepam5,248$30K
Chlorpromazine Hcl39$23K
Paliperidone Palmitate11$19K
Venlafaxine Hcl1,881$16K
Temazepam2,140$14K
Lorazepam1,608$12K
Galantamine Hbr248$11K
Clorazepate Dipotassium192$11K
Doxepin Hcl310$11K
Risperidone1,504$9,953
Amitriptyline Hcl387$9,631
Haloperidol265$9,462
Divalproex Sodium481$9,344

Prescribing Profile

43

Unique Drugs

15.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

61

Avg Age

42%

Female

1.71

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 of wrongdoing.Methodology · About · Dispute this data