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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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Michael BurrisM.D.

Orthopedic Surgery · Austin, TX 78758

NPI: 1003029828

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🟢 Low

Risk Flags

90th percentile opioid prescribing

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98

Total Claims

$913

Drug Cost

51

Beneficiaries

$18

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 5/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate (national percentile)+5

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Peer Comparison vs. 17,619 Orthopedic Surgery providers

+28%

Opioid rate vs peers

39.8% vs 31.0% avg

🔎 Data Overview

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Prescribes only 3 unique drugs with a 39.8% 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

39.8%

Opioid Rate

39

Opioid Claims

$188

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 39.8% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

100% generic

Brand: 0 claims · $0

Generic: 98 claims · $913

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Celecoxib30$523
Oxycodone Hcl23$121
Meloxicam12$40

Prescribing Profile

3

Unique Drugs

5.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

73%

Female

0.86

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