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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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Shawn GaoM.D.

Internal Medicine · Saint Louis, MO 63118

NPI: 1740424704

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Extreme fills per patient

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45,332

Total Claims

$3.4M

Drug Cost

1,196

Beneficiaries

$2,862

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 17/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-6%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.1% vs 2.2% avg

+103%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,862 vs $1,411 avg

+16%

Brand preference vs peers

12.3% vs 10.6% avg

Opioid Prescribing

2.1%

Opioid Rate

951

Opioid Claims

$23K

Opioid Cost

9.9%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 5,540 claims · $2.6M

Generic: 39,340 claims · $830K

Patient Profile

70

Avg Age

54%

Female

2.64

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