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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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Daniel ShustM.D.

Family Practice · Scranton, PA 18510

NPI: 1720461866

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15

🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)High fills per patient

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19,058

Total Claims

$1.5M

Drug Cost

875

Beneficiaries

$1,732

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. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-51%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.3% vs 2.6% avg

+62%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,732 vs $1,068 avg

+29%

Brand preference vs peers

11.6% vs 9.0% avg

Opioid Prescribing

1.3%

Opioid Rate

243

Opioid Claims

$4,700

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 2,183 claims · $1.2M

Generic: 16,695 claims · $348K

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

54%

Female

1.04

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