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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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Richard ButligMD

Internal Medicine · Torrance, CA 90501

NPI: 1912968447

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15

🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)High fills per patient

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26,382

Total Claims

$1.8M

Drug Cost

1,050

Beneficiaries

$1,722

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

+15%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.6% vs 2.2% avg

+22%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,722 vs $1,411 avg

+23%

Brand preference vs peers

13.0% vs 10.6% avg

Opioid Prescribing

2.6%

Opioid Rate

682

Opioid Claims

$18K

Opioid Cost

10.1%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 3,423 claims · $1.2M

Generic: 22,840 claims · $601K

Patient Profile

77

Avg Age

60%

Female

2.51

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