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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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Nicole BelkinMD

Orthopedic Surgery · Croton On Hudson, NY 10520

NPI: 1003041757

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🟢 Low

Risk Flags

Very low drug diversity

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148

Total Claims

$2,146

Drug Cost

85

Beneficiaries

$25

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 6/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Low drug diversity+6

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Peer Comparison vs. 17,619 Orthopedic Surgery providers

-61%

Opioid rate vs peers

12.2% vs 31.0% avg

🔎 Data Overview

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Prescribes only 4 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

12.2%

Opioid Rate

18

Opioid Claims

$167

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

100% generic

Brand: 0 claims · $0

Generic: 147 claims · $2,142

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Diclofenac Sodium14$181
Meloxicam46$164
Gabapentin12$131
Oxycodone Hcl12$109

Prescribing Profile

4

Unique Drugs

6.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

71

Avg Age

69%

Female

0.83

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