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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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Piyush PatelM.D.

Family Practice · Columbus, GA 31904

NPI: 1629011283

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Extreme fills per patient

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135,294

Total Claims

$5.1M

Drug Cost

1,258

Beneficiaries

$4,035

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. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-13%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.3% vs 2.6% avg

+278%

Cost per patient vs peers

$4,035 vs $1,068 avg

+43%

Brand preference vs peers

12.9% vs 9.0% avg

Opioid Prescribing

2.3%

Opioid Rate

3,050

Opioid Claims

$65K

Opioid Cost

5.2%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 17,421 claims · $3.7M

Generic: 117,758 claims · $1.4M

Patient Profile

77

Avg Age

64%

Female

2.07

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