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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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Ardeth CopelandMD

Internal Medicine · Vista, CA 92084

NPI: 1699704338

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

Elevated long-acting opioid rateHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)High fills per patient

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19,366

Total Claims

$1.4M

Drug Cost

641

Beneficiaries

$2,120

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 20/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Long-acting opioid rate+4
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-65%

Opioid rate vs peers

0.8% vs 2.2% avg

+50%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,120 vs $1,411 avg

+54%

Brand preference vs peers

16.4% vs 10.6% avg

Opioid Prescribing

0.8%

Opioid Rate

152

Opioid Claims

$4,945

Opioid Cost

16.4%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

84% generic

Brand: 3,165 claims · $946K

Generic: 16,175 claims · $409K

Patient Profile

79

Avg Age

59%

Female

2.95

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