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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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Anu VellankiMD

Internal Medicine · Gramercy, LA 70052

NPI: 1497746499

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15

🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)High fills per patient

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23,705

Total Claims

$2.6M

Drug Cost

975

Beneficiaries

$2,622

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. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+340%

Opioid rate vs peers

9.9% vs 2.2% avg

+86%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,622 vs $1,411 avg

+39%

Brand preference vs peers

14.7% vs 10.6% avg

🔎 Data Overview

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Opioid rate is 340% above Internal Medicine peers. This is a significant deviation that may reflect a specialized patient population or concerning prescribing patterns.

Insights generated from CMS data analysis. Statistical patterns are not accusations — always consider clinical context.

Opioid Prescribing

9.9%

Opioid Rate

2,335

Opioid Claims

$28K

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

85% generic

Brand: 3,468 claims · $2.2M

Generic: 20,062 claims · $336K

Patient Profile

69

Avg Age

61%

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