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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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Joel PengsonMD

Internal Medicine · Moreno Valley, CA 92557

NPI: 1720018237

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

Elevated cost per beneficiaryHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Extreme fills per patient

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21,706

Total Claims

$3.3M

Drug Cost

692

Beneficiaries

$4,828

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 21/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
High fills per patient+5
Cost per patient outlier+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-2%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.2% vs 2.2% avg

+242%

Cost per patient vs peers

$4,828 vs $1,411 avg

+110%

Brand preference vs peers

22.4% vs 10.6% avg

Opioid Prescribing

2.2%

Opioid Rate

478

Opioid Claims

$9,158

Opioid Cost

5.4%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

78% generic

Brand: 4,770 claims · $2.7M

Generic: 16,563 claims · $619K

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

57%

Female

2.34

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