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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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Russell MascarenhasM.D.

Internal Medicine · Refugio, TX 78377

NPI: 1497863906

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Extreme fills per patient

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19,749

Total Claims

$1.7M

Drug Cost

489

Beneficiaries

$3,392

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 17/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+110%

Opioid rate vs peers

4.7% vs 2.2% avg

+140%

Cost per patient vs peers

$3,392 vs $1,411 avg

+37%

Brand preference vs peers

14.6% vs 10.6% avg

Opioid Prescribing

4.7%

Opioid Rate

929

Opioid Claims

$21K

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

85% generic

Brand: 2,847 claims · $1.3M

Generic: 16,693 claims · $375K

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

58%

Female

1.73

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