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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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Joseph BalsamoM.D.

Internal Medicine · West Haven, CT 06516

NPI: 1487650222

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

Elevated long-acting opioid rateHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)High fills per patient

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20,847

Total Claims

$1.7M

Drug Cost

1,034

Beneficiaries

$1,615

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 20/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Long-acting opioid rate+4
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-36%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.4% vs 2.2% avg

+14%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,615 vs $1,411 avg

+63%

Brand preference vs peers

17.3% vs 10.6% avg

Opioid Prescribing

1.4%

Opioid Rate

297

Opioid Claims

$25K

Opioid Cost

16.8%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

83% generic

Brand: 3,585 claims · $1.2M

Generic: 17,101 claims · $438K

Patient Profile

79

Avg Age

56%

Female

1.60

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