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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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Bala BhatMD

Internal Medicine · Arroyo Grande, CA 93420

NPI: 1780603514

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15

🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)High fills per patient

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21,794

Total Claims

$1.7M

Drug Cost

883

Beneficiaries

$1,948

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

-2%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.2% vs 2.2% avg

+38%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,948 vs $1,411 avg

Opioid Prescribing

2.2%

Opioid Rate

478

Opioid Claims

$7,640

Opioid Cost

6.5%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 2,295 claims · $1.3M

Generic: 19,331 claims · $422K

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

56%

Female

1.06

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