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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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Elias RifkahMD

Family Practice · Altoona, PA 16601

NPI: 1639240344

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15

🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)High fills per patient

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18,273

Total Claims

$1.4M

Drug Cost

625

Beneficiaries

$2,179

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. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+27%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.3% vs 2.6% avg

+104%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,179 vs $1,068 avg

+25%

Brand preference vs peers

11.2% vs 9.0% avg

Opioid Prescribing

3.3%

Opioid Rate

599

Opioid Claims

$13K

Opioid Cost

2.7%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 2,033 claims · $1.1M

Generic: 16,102 claims · $265K

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

60%

Female

1.32

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