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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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Mario QuesadaM.D.

Orthopedic Surgery · Brownsville, TX 78526

NPI: 1003018086

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🟢 Low

Risk Flags

95th percentile opioid prescribing

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615

Total Claims

$15K

Drug Cost

319

Beneficiaries

$48

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 10/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate (national percentile)+10

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Peer Comparison vs. 17,619 Orthopedic Surgery providers

+65%

Opioid rate vs peers

51.2% vs 31.0% avg

Opioid Prescribing

51.2%

Opioid Rate

315

Opioid Claims

$8,128

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 51.2% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

100% generic

Brand: 0 claims · $0

Generic: 614 claims · $15K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen230$6,855
Diclofenac Sodium59$4,613
Ibuprofen88$1,001
Acetaminophen With Codeine34$710
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen15$337
Meloxicam38$299
Tramadol Hcl35$223
Celecoxib12$198
Cephalexin18$148
Levofloxacin13$42
Amoxicillin28$41

Prescribing Profile

11

Unique Drugs

10.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

65%

Female

1.70

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