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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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Vipul PatelMD

Internal Medicine · Springfield, OH 45504

NPI: 1548233851

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15

🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)High fills per patient

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23,637

Total Claims

$2.2M

Drug Cost

1,026

Beneficiaries

$2,159

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

-63%

Opioid rate vs peers

0.8% vs 2.2% avg

+53%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,159 vs $1,411 avg

+32%

Brand preference vs peers

14.1% vs 10.6% avg

Opioid Prescribing

0.8%

Opioid Rate

197

Opioid Claims

$1,635

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 3,301 claims · $1.7M

Generic: 20,155 claims · $469K

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

58%

Female

1.99

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