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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140
Total Claims
$998
Drug Cost
98
Beneficiaries
$10
Cost/Patient
Risk Score Breakdown 6/100
Score components are additive. Read full methodology
Peer Comparison vs. 1,241 Hand Surgery providers
-43%
Opioid rate vs peers
26.4% vs 46.5% avg
🔎 Data Overview
Prescribes only 5 unique drugs with a 26.4% 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
26.4%
Opioid Rate
37
Opioid Claims
$226
Opioid Cost
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Long-Acting Rate
This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 26.4% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.
Brand vs Generic
Brand: 0 claims · $0
Generic: 136 claims · $976
Top Prescribed Drugs
| Drug (Generic) | Claims | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Methylprednisolone | 30 | $350 |
| Meloxicam | 34 | $166 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 16 | $118 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 15 | $101 |
| Ibuprofen | 11 | $67 |
Prescribing Profile
5
Unique Drugs
6.0
Anomaly Score
Patient Profile
68
Avg Age
62%
Female
1.05
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