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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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Brandon TinklerMD

Orthopedic Surgery · Tyler, TX 75701

NPI: 1003097957

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High opioid rate vs specialty peers99th percentile opioid prescribing

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67

Total Claims

$648

Drug Cost

50

Beneficiaries

$13

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 25/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate (national percentile)+15
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+10

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Peer Comparison vs. 17,619 Orthopedic Surgery providers

+184%

Opioid rate vs peers

88.1% vs 31.0% avg

🔎 Data Overview

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Prescribes only 1 unique drugs with a 88.1% 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

88.1%

Opioid Rate

59

Opioid Claims

$582

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 88.1% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

100% generic

Brand: 0 claims · $0

Generic: 67 claims · $648

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen48$506

Prescribing Profile

1

Unique Drugs

25.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

Female

1.72

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