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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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Hitesh PatelMD

Family Practice · Westminster, CA 92683

NPI: 1902833734

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15

🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)High fills per patient

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23,729

Total Claims

$2.7M

Drug Cost

1,166

Beneficiaries

$2,298

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. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-64%

Opioid rate vs peers

0.9% vs 2.6% avg

+115%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,298 vs $1,068 avg

+52%

Brand preference vs peers

13.7% vs 9.0% avg

Opioid Prescribing

0.9%

Opioid Rate

221

Opioid Claims

$2,417

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 3,204 claims · $2.1M

Generic: 20,165 claims · $553K

Patient Profile

71

Avg Age

48%

Female

1.76

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