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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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Chirag PatelM.D.

Internal Medicine · Dallas, TX 75234

NPI: 1669439279

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Extreme fills per patient

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19,466

Total Claims

$1.4M

Drug Cost

459

Beneficiaries

$3,059

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. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-19%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.8% vs 2.2% avg

+117%

Cost per patient vs peers

$3,059 vs $1,411 avg

+47%

Brand preference vs peers

15.6% vs 10.6% avg

Opioid Prescribing

1.8%

Opioid Rate

351

Opioid Claims

$4,536

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

84% generic

Brand: 3,024 claims · $953K

Generic: 16,384 claims · $447K

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

56%

Female

2.98

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