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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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Alexander YurkiwM.D.

Internal Medicine · Buffalo, NY 14215

NPI: 1669884573

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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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18,655

Total Claims

$1.0M

Drug Cost

374

Beneficiaries

$2,769

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

-79%

Opioid rate vs peers

0.5% vs 2.2% avg

+96%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,769 vs $1,411 avg

+46%

Brand preference vs peers

15.5% vs 10.6% avg

Opioid Prescribing

0.5%

Opioid Rate

86

Opioid Claims

$5,518

Opioid Cost

32.6%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

85% generic

Brand: 2,883 claims · $727K

Generic: 15,748 claims · $307K

Patient Profile

79

Avg Age

55%

Female

4.65

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