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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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Vishwanath HandeMD

Internal Medicine · Burlington, NC 27215

NPI: 1528068004

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15

🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)High fills per patient

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18,944

Total Claims

$1.6M

Drug Cost

931

Beneficiaries

$1,715

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

+73%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.9% vs 2.2% avg

+22%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,715 vs $1,411 avg

+7%

Brand preference vs peers

11.4% vs 10.6% avg

Opioid Prescribing

3.9%

Opioid Rate

735

Opioid Claims

$14K

Opioid Cost

3.0%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 2,142 claims · $1.3M

Generic: 16,693 claims · $304K

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

57%

Female

1.48

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