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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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Joseph ParuoloM.D.

Internal Medicine · Brandon, FL 33511

NPI: 1639461742

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High long-acting opioid rate vs peersHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Extreme fills per patient

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18,499

Total Claims

$1.5M

Drug Cost

549

Beneficiaries

$2,706

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 26/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Long-acting opioid rate+8
High fills per patient+5

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-50%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.1% vs 2.2% avg

+92%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,706 vs $1,411 avg

+76%

Brand preference vs peers

18.7% vs 10.6% avg

Opioid Prescribing

1.1%

Opioid Rate

209

Opioid Claims

$7,240

Opioid Cost

21.1%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

81% generic

Brand: 3,462 claims · $968K

Generic: 15,026 claims · $517K

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

55%

Female

3.45

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