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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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Howard PittleMD

Family Practice · Pittsburgh, PA 15236

NPI: 1790777415

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Extreme fills per patient

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36,823

Total Claims

$1.7M

Drug Cost

1,162

Beneficiaries

$1,436

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. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-37%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.6% vs 2.6% avg

+34%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,436 vs $1,068 avg

+12%

Brand preference vs peers

10.1% vs 9.0% avg

Opioid Prescribing

1.6%

Opioid Rate

600

Opioid Claims

$9,478

Opioid Cost

10.5%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

90% generic

Brand: 3,698 claims · $1.1M

Generic: 32,923 claims · $528K

Patient Profile

80

Avg Age

64%

Female

1.82

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