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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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Antone CruzM.D.

Internal Medicine · Chicopee, MA 01020

NPI: 1851354716

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

Elevated long-acting opioid rateHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)

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18,070

Total Claims

$1.5M

Drug Cost

1,296

Beneficiaries

$1,143

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 16/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Long-acting opioid rate+4

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+189%

Opioid rate vs peers

6.5% vs 2.2% avg

-19%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,143 vs $1,411 avg

-10%

Brand preference vs peers

9.6% vs 10.6% avg

Opioid Prescribing

6.5%

Opioid Rate

1,170

Opioid Claims

$116K

Opioid Cost

20.1%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

90% generic

Brand: 1,723 claims · $1.1M

Generic: 16,189 claims · $350K

Patient Profile

70

Avg Age

45%

Female

1.33

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