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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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Kathleen RueterDMD, MS, LLC

Dentist · Bend, OR 97702

NPI: 1003064247

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🟢 Low

Risk Flags

Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberLow drug diversity

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216

Total Claims

$1,381

Drug Cost

90

Beneficiaries

$15

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 11/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Low drug diversity+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 70,845 Dentist providers

+104%

Opioid rate vs peers

11.6% vs 5.7% avg

⚠️ Opioid + Benzodiazepine Co-Prescriber

This provider prescribes both opioids and benzodiazepines. The FDA has issued a Black Box Warning about the life-threatening risks of concurrent use.

🔎 Data Overview

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This provider co-prescribes opioids and benzodiazepines — a combination carrying an FDA Black Box Warning due to increased risk of respiratory depression and death. While sometimes clinically necessary, this combination requires careful justification.

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Prescribes only 6 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

11.6%

Opioid Rate

25

Opioid Claims

$69

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

100% generic

Brand: 0 claims · $0

Generic: 212 claims · $1,372

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Dexamethasone17$549
Amoxicillin73$236
Meloxicam61$119
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen24$65
Azithromycin12$62
Triazolam13$31

Prescribing Profile

6

Unique Drugs

11.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

63%

Female

0.69

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