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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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Venu KakaralaMD

Internal Medicine · Slaughter, LA 70777

NPI: 1538166822

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15

🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)High fills per patient

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20,646

Total Claims

$1.3M

Drug Cost

679

Beneficiaries

$1,987

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

-31%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.5% vs 2.2% avg

+41%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,987 vs $1,411 avg

+38%

Brand preference vs peers

14.6% vs 10.6% avg

Opioid Prescribing

1.5%

Opioid Rate

317

Opioid Claims

$2,825

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

85% generic

Brand: 2,995 claims · $1.1M

Generic: 17,489 claims · $263K

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

56%

Female

1.79

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