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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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Peter ChoD.D.S., M.S.

Oral Surgery (Dentist only) · Ames, IA 50010

NPI: 1003017054

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🟢 Low

Risk Flags

Very low drug diversity

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434

Total Claims

$2,074

Drug Cost

214

Beneficiaries

$10

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 6/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Low drug diversity+6

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Peer Comparison vs. 5,119 Oral Surgery (Dentist only) providers

+6%

Opioid rate vs peers

21.9% vs 20.6% avg

🔎 Data Overview

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Prescribes only 4 unique drugs with a 21.9% opioid rate. Very low drug diversity combined with high opioid prescribing is a classic statistical marker of potential pill mill operations. However, some legitimate practices (e.g., addiction treatment with buprenorphine) can show similar patterns.

Insights generated from CMS data analysis. Statistical patterns are not accusations — always consider clinical context.

Opioid Prescribing

21.9%

Opioid Rate

95

Opioid Claims

$313

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 21.9% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

100% generic

Brand: 0 claims · $0

Generic: 432 claims · $2,043

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Chlorhexidine Gluconate142$630
Amoxicillin126$448
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen87$284
Clindamycin Hcl29$231

Prescribing Profile

4

Unique Drugs

6.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

58%

Female

0.95

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.Methodology · About