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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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Norberto AlvarezMD

Family Practice · Laredo, TX 78040

NPI: 1730383324

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15

🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)High fills per patient

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24,829

Total Claims

$3.6M

Drug Cost

1,282

Beneficiaries

$2,836

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

+9%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.8% vs 2.6% avg

+166%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,836 vs $1,068 avg

+64%

Brand preference vs peers

14.8% vs 9.0% avg

Opioid Prescribing

2.8%

Opioid Rate

700

Opioid Claims

$9,211

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

85% generic

Brand: 3,632 claims · $3.1M

Generic: 20,978 claims · $553K

Patient Profile

71

Avg Age

52%

Female

1.51

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