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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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Thomas NguyenD.D.S.

Dentist · Hayward, CA 94544

NPI: 1003092024

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🟢 Low

Risk Flags

High opioid rate vs specialty peersLow drug diversity

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217

Total Claims

$978

Drug Cost

90

Beneficiaries

$11

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 13/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+10
Low drug diversity+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 70,845 Dentist providers

+395%

Opioid rate vs peers

28.1% vs 5.7% avg

🔎 Data Overview

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Opioid rate is 395% above Dentist peers. This is a significant deviation that may reflect a specialized patient population or concerning prescribing patterns.

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Prescribes only 7 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

28.1%

Opioid Rate

61

Opioid Claims

$242

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 28.1% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

100% generic

Brand: 0 claims · $0

Generic: 216 claims · $966

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Amoxicillin37$174
Chlorhexidine Gluconate26$124
Acetaminophen With Codeine37$116
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen19$106
Clindamycin Hcl11$103
Ibuprofen35$99
Penicillin V Potassium11$58

Prescribing Profile

7

Unique Drugs

13.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

71

Avg Age

57%

Female

1.17

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