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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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation · Newport News, VA 23606
NPI: 1003028812
8
🟢 Low
Risk Flags
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601
Total Claims
$15K
Drug Cost
132
Beneficiaries
$114
Cost/Patient
Risk Score Breakdown 8/100
Score components are additive. Read full methodology
Peer Comparison vs. 7,404 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation providers
+97%
Opioid rate vs peers
39.8% vs 20.2% avg
-75%
Cost per patient vs peers
$114 vs $455 avg
🔎 Data Overview
Prescribes only 10 unique drugs, which is unusually low. Most providers prescribe 30+ different medications. Narrow prescribing patterns deserve context about the provider's practice scope.
Insights generated from CMS data analysis. Statistical patterns are not accusations — always consider clinical context.
Opioid Prescribing
39.8%
Opioid Rate
239
Opioid Claims
$9,863
Opioid Cost
5.9%
Long-Acting Rate
This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 39.8% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.
Brand vs Generic
Brand: 0 claims · $0
Generic: 593 claims · $15K
Top Prescribed Drugs
| Drug (Generic) | Claims | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Buprenorphine | 11 | $5,408 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 66 | $1,917 |
| Gabapentin | 205 | $1,428 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 44 | $1,351 |
| Pregabalin | 34 | $1,025 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 44 | $934 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 69 | $532 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 38 | $269 |
| Methylprednisolone | 24 | $218 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 14 | $105 |
Prescribing Profile
10
Unique Drugs
8.0
Anomaly Score
Patient Profile
72
Avg Age
61%
Female
1.22
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