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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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Brad BlankenhornM.D.

Orthopedic Surgery · East Providence, RI 02914

NPI: 1003033119

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Risk Flags

90th percentile opioid prescribingVery low drug diversity

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119

Total Claims

$4,094

Drug Cost

48

Beneficiaries

$85

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 9/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Low drug diversity+6
Opioid rate (national percentile)+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 17,619 Orthopedic Surgery providers

+14%

Opioid rate vs peers

35.3% vs 31.0% avg

🔎 Data Overview

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Prescribes only 3 unique drugs with a 35.3% 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

35.3%

Opioid Rate

42

Opioid Claims

$174

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 35.3% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

100% generic

Brand: 0 claims · $0

Generic: 117 claims · $3,012

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Naloxone Hcl28$2,069
Ibuprofen35$402
Oxycodone Hcl41$166

Prescribing Profile

3

Unique Drugs

9.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

70

Avg Age

67%

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