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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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Stephen KurucM.D.

Internal Medicine · Steubenville, OH 43952

NPI: 1609867258

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15

🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)High fills per patient

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20,209

Total Claims

$1.3M

Drug Cost

792

Beneficiaries

$1,635

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

+13%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.5% vs 2.2% avg

+16%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,635 vs $1,411 avg

+24%

Brand preference vs peers

13.1% vs 10.6% avg

Opioid Prescribing

2.5%

Opioid Rate

509

Opioid Claims

$8,835

Opioid Cost

4.7%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 2,635 claims · $912K

Generic: 17,409 claims · $375K

Patient Profile

77

Avg Age

63%

Female

1.60

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