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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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Minesh PatelM.D.

Internal Medicine · Michigan City, IN 46360

NPI: 1841261005

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15

🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)High fills per patient

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19,565

Total Claims

$2.4M

Drug Cost

931

Beneficiaries

$2,627

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

-32%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.5% vs 2.2% avg

+86%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,627 vs $1,411 avg

+26%

Brand preference vs peers

13.4% vs 10.6% avg

Opioid Prescribing

1.5%

Opioid Rate

298

Opioid Claims

$5,122

Opioid Cost

9.1%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 2,584 claims · $2.0M

Generic: 16,699 claims · $389K

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

57%

Female

1.40

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