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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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Carlos VargasM.D.

Family Practice · Asheville, NC 28801

NPI: 1912983891

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

Elevated long-acting opioid rateHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Extreme fills per patient

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32,534

Total Claims

$2.3M

Drug Cost

609

Beneficiaries

$3,724

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 22/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
High fills per patient+5
Long-acting opioid rate+4

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+6%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.7% vs 2.6% avg

+249%

Cost per patient vs peers

$3,724 vs $1,068 avg

+131%

Brand preference vs peers

20.8% vs 9.0% avg

Opioid Prescribing

2.7%

Opioid Rate

890

Opioid Claims

$25K

Opioid Cost

19.4%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

79% generic

Brand: 6,739 claims · $1.5M

Generic: 25,698 claims · $759K

Patient Profile

80

Avg Age

68%

Female

2.16

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