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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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Chawki GergesM.D.

Internal Medicine · Visalia, CA 93291

NPI: 1982600946

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15

🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)High fills per patient

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30,055

Total Claims

$1.7M

Drug Cost

1,226

Beneficiaries

$1,416

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

-49%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.1% vs 2.2% avg

0%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,416 vs $1,411 avg

+1%

Brand preference vs peers

10.8% vs 10.6% avg

Opioid Prescribing

1.1%

Opioid Rate

344

Opioid Claims

$2,685

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 3,209 claims · $1.4M

Generic: 26,587 claims · $358K

Patient Profile

78

Avg Age

53%

Female

1.41

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