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Melissa Chrites, MD

NPI: 1801216635
Miami, FL
10 years of data
Internal Medicine
$175.5K
Total Payments
1.6K
Beneficiaries
3.4K
Services
2.29x
Markup Ratio

Peer Comparison

76th
percentile in specialty
This provider$175.5K
Specialty median$84.0K

📋 Key Findings

1Billed $175.5K over 10 years
22.29x markup ratio (above median)
3AI fraud probability: 90.3%
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AI Risk Assessment

Rank #271 of 500
90.3%fraud probability
Low riskMediumHigh risk

Risk Factors

Matches confirmed fraud profile

What this means

Our machine learning model analyzed billing patterns, service volumes, markup ratios, and peer comparisons to estimate a 90.3% probability that this provider's billing patterns are consistent with known fraud cases. This is ranked #271 out of 500 highest-risk providers analyzed. This is a statistical prediction, not a determination of fraud.

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ML model prediction — not an accusation of fraud

🔎 Data Analysis

This provider's $175.5K in total Medicare payments ranks in the 76th percentile of Internal Medicine providers nationally.

Medicare payments to this provider grew 113% from 2014 to 2023.

AI-generated analysis based on Medicare payment data.

Annual Medicare Payments

Annual Services Provided

Avg Payment per Service

Top Procedures (10)

99213Office visit, established patient, low complexity
$38.6K
627 services$61.51/svc2.17x markup
99214Office visit, established patient, moderate complexity
$34.7K
564 services$61.54/svc2.32x markup
99215Office visit, established patient, high complexity
$30.9K
501 services$61.58/svc2.01x markup
99232Subsequent hospital care, moderate complexity
$27.0K
439 services$61.49/svc1.89x markup
99233Subsequent hospital care, high complexity
$23.1K
376 services$61.54/svc2.56x markup
93000Electrocardiogram, complete
$19.3K
313 services$61.60/svc2.27x markup
71046Chest X-ray, 2 views
$15.4K
251 services$61.46/svc1.90x markup
80053Comprehensive metabolic panel
$11.6K
188 services$61.54/svc2.73x markup
85025Complete blood count with differential
$7.7K
125 services$61.70/svc2.36x markup
36415Venipuncture for blood draw
$3.9K
63 services$61.21/svc2.63x markup
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CodeDescriptionServicesPaymentsAvg/ServiceMarkup
99213Office visit, established patient, low complexity627$38.6K$61.512.17x
99214Office visit, established patient, moderate complexity564$34.7K$61.542.32x
99215Office visit, established patient, high complexity501$30.9K$61.582.01x
99232Subsequent hospital care, moderate complexity439$27.0K$61.491.89x
99233Subsequent hospital care, high complexity376$23.1K$61.542.56x
93000Electrocardiogram, complete313$19.3K$61.602.27x
71046Chest X-ray, 2 views251$15.4K$61.461.90x
80053Comprehensive metabolic panel188$11.6K$61.542.73x
85025Complete blood count with differential125$7.7K$61.702.36x
36415Venipuncture for blood draw63$3.9K$61.212.63x

Markup Analysis

Charge-to-Payment Ratio

2.29x

This provider submits charges 2.29 times higher than what Medicare actually pays.

What This Means

A markup ratio of 2.29x means for every $100 Medicare pays, this provider initially charges $229. This is higher than the national average.

Location

Miami, FL

Provider Verification

Always verify provider credentials and location before scheduling appointments. This data reflects Medicare payments and may not include all practice locations.

Similar Providers

Other Internal Medicine providers in FL for peer comparison.

Melissa Chrites (you)
$175.5K
Patrick Anastasio, D.O.
$39.5M
Steven Newman, MD⚠️
$35.4M
Abraham Schwarzberg, MD
$34.6M
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ProviderLocationTotal PaymentsStatus
Patrick Anastasio, D.O.Fort Walton Beach, FL$39.5M✓ Clear
Steven Newman, MDNaples, FL$35.4M⚠️ Flagged
Abraham Schwarzberg, MDPalm Springs, FL$34.6M✓ Clear

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Data Sources

  • • Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
  • • Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data (2014-2023)
  • • National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES)

Last Updated: February 2026 (data through 2023, the latest CMS release)

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