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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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Vipul PatelMD

Internal Medicine · Pasadena, TX 77502

NPI: 1700994613

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9

🟢 Low

Risk Flags

Elevated antipsychotic prescribing (65+)High fills per patient

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24,083

Total Claims

$3.2M

Drug Cost

889

Beneficiaries

$3,582

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 9/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+5
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+154%

Cost per patient vs peers

$3,582 vs $1,411 avg

+33%

Brand preference vs peers

14.2% vs 10.6% avg

Opioid Prescribing

2.2%

Opioid Rate

537

Opioid Claims

$2,841

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 3,383 claims · $2.7M

Generic: 20,472 claims · $434K

Patient Profile

70

Avg Age

53%

Female

1.98

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