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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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Michael BernardoMD

Geriatric Medicine · Newberry, SC 29108

NPI: 1598764870

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Extreme fills per patient

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35,067

Total Claims

$1.5M

Drug Cost

562

Beneficiaries

$2,631

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 17/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 1,825 Geriatric Medicine providers

-68%

Opioid rate vs peers

0.8% vs 2.6% avg

+113%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,631 vs $1,237 avg

+72%

Brand preference vs peers

15.8% vs 9.2% avg

Opioid Prescribing

0.8%

Opioid Rate

287

Opioid Claims

$7,276

Opioid Cost

4.2%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

84% generic

Brand: 5,519 claims · $991K

Generic: 29,500 claims · $485K

Patient Profile

80

Avg Age

67%

Female

2.09

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