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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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Ronald PalangMD

Internal Medicine · Beaumont, TX 77702

NPI: 1518969500

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15

🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)High fills per patient

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26,311

Total Claims

$2.0M

Drug Cost

1,299

Beneficiaries

$1,524

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

+8%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.4% vs 2.2% avg

+8%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,524 vs $1,411 avg

+15%

Brand preference vs peers

12.2% vs 10.6% avg

Opioid Prescribing

2.4%

Opioid Rate

634

Opioid Claims

$9,823

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 3,189 claims · $1.4M

Generic: 22,982 claims · $520K

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

58%

Female

2.19

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