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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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Robert GatesMD

Internal Medicine · Greensboro, NC 27401

NPI: 1902985237

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15

🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)High fills per patient

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18,071

Total Claims

$1.3M

Drug Cost

884

Beneficiaries

$1,451

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

+30%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.9% vs 2.2% avg

+3%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,451 vs $1,411 avg

+28%

Brand preference vs peers

13.6% vs 10.6% avg

Opioid Prescribing

2.9%

Opioid Rate

527

Opioid Claims

$12K

Opioid Cost

6.6%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 2,434 claims · $893K

Generic: 15,447 claims · $377K

Patient Profile

77

Avg Age

54%

Female

1.24

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