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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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Vel NatesanM.D.

Internal Medicine · Salisbury, MD 21804

NPI: 1457372310

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🟢 Low

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)

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27,807

Total Claims

$3.9M

Drug Cost

1,762

Beneficiaries

$2,186

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 12/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-55%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.0% vs 2.2% avg

+55%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,186 vs $1,411 avg

+40%

Brand preference vs peers

14.8% vs 10.6% avg

Opioid Prescribing

1.0%

Opioid Rate

277

Opioid Claims

$2,133

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

85% generic

Brand: 4,095 claims · $3.2M

Generic: 23,502 claims · $656K

Patient Profile

77

Avg Age

47%

Female

1.25

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