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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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Horatiu BalasM.D.

Internal Medicine · West Haven, CT 06516

NPI: 1720084320

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15

🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)High fills per patient

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20,492

Total Claims

$2.2M

Drug Cost

1,024

Beneficiaries

$2,129

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 15/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-44%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.2% vs 2.2% avg

+51%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,129 vs $1,411 avg

+53%

Brand preference vs peers

16.3% vs 10.6% avg

Opioid Prescribing

1.2%

Opioid Rate

256

Opioid Claims

$9,978

Opioid Cost

5.5%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

84% generic

Brand: 3,306 claims · $1.7M

Generic: 17,032 claims · $495K

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

52%

Female

1.63

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