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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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Ashutosh PatelMD

Internal Medicine · Festus, MO 63028

NPI: 1588735575

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15

🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)High fills per patient

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22,810

Total Claims

$1.7M

Drug Cost

775

Beneficiaries

$2,149

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

+78%

Opioid rate vs peers

4.0% vs 2.2% avg

+52%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,149 vs $1,411 avg

+1%

Brand preference vs peers

10.8% vs 10.6% avg

Opioid Prescribing

4.0%

Opioid Rate

910

Opioid Claims

$15K

Opioid Cost

4.2%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 2,434 claims · $1.2M

Generic: 20,195 claims · $420K

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

55%

Female

1.73

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