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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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Carlos CasasM.D.

Internal Medicine · Laredo, TX 78046

NPI: 1467480038

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

Elevated cost per beneficiaryHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Extreme fills per patient

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24,008

Total Claims

$4.3M

Drug Cost

718

Beneficiaries

$5,960

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 21/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
High fills per patient+5
Cost per patient outlier+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-25%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.7% vs 2.2% avg

+322%

Cost per patient vs peers

$5,960 vs $1,411 avg

+46%

Brand preference vs peers

15.5% vs 10.6% avg

Opioid Prescribing

1.7%

Opioid Rate

401

Opioid Claims

$4,385

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

85% generic

Brand: 3,688 claims · $3.8M

Generic: 20,077 claims · $491K

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

60%

Female

1.83

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