⚠️

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.

Read our methodology →

Asif MerchantMD

Internal Medicine · North Andover, MA 01845

NPI: 1538152335

Share:

17

🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Extreme fills per patient

Risk indicators are statistical patterns, not allegations. Learn more

55,934

Total Claims

$2.5M

Drug Cost

1,039

Beneficiaries

$2,454

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 17/100

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

Score components are additive. Read full methodology

Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+74%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,454 vs $1,411 avg

+23%

Brand preference vs peers

13.1% vs 10.6% avg

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 7,308 claims · $1.8M

Generic: 48,546 claims · $783K

Patient Profile

83

Avg Age

68%

Female

2.27

Avg Risk Score

Explore More

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