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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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Sameer SawalhaMD

Internal Medicine · Dearborn, MI 48126

NPI: 1730152216

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

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

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25,287

Total Claims

$2.8M

Drug Cost

577

Beneficiaries

$4,785

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

+235%

Opioid rate vs peers

7.5% vs 2.2% avg

+239%

Cost per patient vs peers

$4,785 vs $1,411 avg

+82%

Brand preference vs peers

19.4% vs 10.6% avg

🔎 Data Overview

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Opioid rate is 235% above Internal Medicine peers. This is a significant deviation that may reflect a specialized patient population or concerning prescribing patterns.

Insights generated from CMS data analysis. Statistical patterns are not accusations — always consider clinical context.

Opioid Prescribing

7.5%

Opioid Rate

1,896

Opioid Claims

$29K

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

81% generic

Brand: 4,774 claims · $2.1M

Generic: 19,849 claims · $605K

Patient Profile

67

Avg Age

49%

Female

1.58

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